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Which European cities are on track for zero-emission public transport?

Shared and zero-emission public transport offerings have been analysed across 42 European cities. These are the results.

Destinations

The trials and triumphs of exploring Uzbekistan by high-speed train

I slashed my journey times by 60% on Uzbekistan's high-speed trains.

Green News

Here’s why Austria is our Green country of the month

Renewable energy, carbon taxes and public transport are top of the agenda for Austria.

People

Rail Europe’s CEO on making train travel ‘sexy’ again

Björn Bender envisions a ‘wonderful outlook’ for night trains and what it will take to get there.

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Travel News

Spain has just slashed youth Interrail ticket prices by 50%

National trains and buses are also much cheaper, so young Spaniards can discover the “unknown treasures” of their country.

Travel News

Germany launches €10 summer train tickets on top of €49 monthly pass

The ticket €10 is part of the push to cut emissions and help people to cope with the cost of living crisis.

Living

Should public transport be free all over Europe?

As countries look to increase the use of public transport, experts explain why making buses, trams and trains free might not be a 'magic wand' to solve the problem.

Green News

Train drivers and activists demand better public transport in Scotland

Cheaper public transport would be good for the climate and the economy, Scottish activists argue.

Mobility

Is Gen Z falling out of love with cars and driving?

The hardest hit by school closures and job losses in the COVID pandemic, Gen Z lacks the earning potential or upward mobility as previous generations.

Travel News

€1 train tickets: How to see France on a budget this summer

Ouigo's flash sale covers Paris to Lyon and Nantes.

People

Night trains: Inside Europe's newest sleeper train service

We spoke with European Sleeper co-founder Elmer van Buuren about the challenges and triumphs in setting up his new night train company.

Mobility

Scotland sees the UK’s first self-driving local bus services

Five autonomous buses will ferry up up to 10,000 passengers a week along a 22.5 km route in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Experiences

This seven-day race across Europe will test your travel skills

Wish you were a ‘Race Across the World’ contestant? Take part in this race from London to Istanbul.

Travel News

German train strike: 50-hour Deutsche Bahn walkout called off

Deutsche Bahn workers have called off a 50-hour strike after reaching an agreement with the rail operator.

Travel News

High-speed trains are the cheapest in this European country

Spain is challenging the ‘elitist nature’ of high-speed trains with more services and lower prices.

Green News

What can the UK learn from its neighbours to improve public transport?

Could a huge cash injection could bring the UK’s public transport in line with Europe?

Green News

7 environmental stories that are giving us hope this Earth Day

Short-haul flight bans and senior Swiss women taking the government to court are just some of the positive climate stories we’ve seen this year.

Work

Remote working saves us 72 minutes each day - but is it worth it?

People who work from home enjoy significant time savings by not commuting. However, much of the saved time flows back to employers. Only a third goes to leisure.

France

Parisians vote to ban electric scooters from the city’s streets

Residents of Paris have voted overwhelmingly to ban for-hire electric scooters from the city’s streets, in what is seen as a victory for road safety campaigners.

Living

Does free public transport make people drive less?

Three years on from Luxembourg's introduction of free public transport, residents see it as a ‘good form of freedom'.