New Trains from London to Switzerland

May 12, 2026, 12:03
EuropeInternational

Introduction

Three train companies want to make a fast train from London to cities in Switzerland.

Main Body

Now, people take planes or change trains. This takes a long time. The new trains will be faster. A trip to Zurich will take six hours. But there are problems. The companies must change the tracks. They must also talk about border rules. This takes a lot of time. Other companies want to help too. Virgin Trains can now use a big train center. They want to start their own trips from London by 2030.

Conclusion

The project is just a plan. The trains will not start until the 2030s.

Learning

🕒 Talking about the Future

In this text, we see two ways to talk about things that haven't happened yet. This is a key step for A2 English.

1. The 'Will' Way (Predictions) We use will when we are sure or guessing about the future.

  • The new trains will be faster.
  • The trains will not start until the 2030s.

2. The 'Want to' Way (Desires) We use want to + action to show a goal or a dream.

  • Companies want to make a fast train.
  • They want to start their own trips.

Quick Word Swap Notice how the text moves from now → then:

  • Now →\rightarrow People take planes
  • Future →\rightarrow A trip will take six hours

Vocabulary Learning

train (n.)
a vehicle that runs on tracks and carries passengers or goods
Example:I take the train to work every day.
company (n.)
a business organization that provides services or products
Example:My sister works for a travel company.
fast (adj.)
moving or operating at high speed
Example:The fast train reaches Zurich in six hours.
London (n.)
capital city of England, known for its history and culture
Example:London is a busy city.
Switzerland (n.)
a country in Europe famous for its mountains and chocolate
Example:Switzerland is known for its mountains.
people (n.)
human beings in general
Example:People often travel by train.
plane (n.)
an aircraft that flies in the sky
Example:I booked a plane ticket to Paris.
change (v.)
to switch from one thing to another
Example:I need to change trains at the station.
long (adj.)
lasting a considerable amount of time or distance
Example:The journey was long and tiring.
time (n.)
a period measured in hours or minutes
Example:It takes a long time to travel.
new (adj.)
recently made, introduced, or discovered
Example:The new trains are faster.
trip (n.)
a journey or excursion from one place to another
Example:We plan a trip to Zurich.
hours (n.)
units of time equal to 60 minutes
Example:The trip lasts six hours.
problems (n.)
difficulties or obstacles that need to be solved
Example:There are many problems with the project.
border (n.)
a line that separates two countries or regions
Example:The trains must cross the border.