Author · News Unlimited

Freja Lindqvist

World affairs correspondent based in Copenhagen. Covers Nordic infrastructure, transport and cross-border policy.

Articles by Freja Lindqvist

Photo — New rail link cuts the Copenhagen–Hamburg journey to under three hours

New rail link cuts the Copenhagen–Hamburg journey to under three hours

The first scheduled services through the Fehmarn Belt tunnel began this week. The route removes the ferry crossing and shortens the trip by roughly two hours.

Photo — Regional operator switches three short ferry routes to fully electric vessels

World

Regional operator switches three short ferry routes to fully electric vessels

The crossings are among the busiest in the region. The operator says battery range is sufficient for the short distances with charging at each quay.