The mayors—Lydie Polfer of Luxembourg City, Jeanne Barseghian of Strasbourg, and Philippe Close of Brussels—said improved connectivity between all three cities is crucial in strengthening Europe and its regions.
The shared press release was more about European values than mobility specifically, and Luxembourg City mayor Lydie Polfer was the only one quotes on train connections.
“Europe is a peace project that inspires us and underpins our initiatives based on fundamental values such as freedom, the rule of law, gender equality, and non-discrimination,” stated Mayor Polfer.
She underscored the importance of improving rail accessibility between the three capitals. “We work closely together to enhance accessibility, particularly through better rail connections,” she added.
Efforts are underway to make the train journey between Luxembourg City and Brussels more appealing to commuters. Currently, the journey takes approximately three hours by train, whereas it takes around two hours by car.
The journey between Strasbourg and Luxembourg City only takes one hour and a half, and under four hours between Strasbourg and Brussels.
Jeanne Barseghian, Mayor of Strasbourg, highlighted the critical role of local governance in achieving Europe’s broader ambitions, and that she looked forward to Strasbourg hosting the upcoming parliamentary debates.
Philippe Close, Mayor of Brussels, added: “Our three cities are fully committed to supporting European institutions in their missions. The EU must be a tangible reality for citizens and cities alike,” Close said.
