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Onboard the world’s best trains, as ranked by travellers

Two of the trains have new routes planned for 2026, with one offering scenic travel to FIFA World Cup locations.

Travel News

Easier cross-border train travel? Deutsche Bahn says it’s coming

The EU is expected to propose legislation this year to make passenger rights to rebooking and reimbursement mandatory.

Travel News

Eurostar competition could slash fares from London to Europe

A new report forecasts a drop in Channel Tunnel rail fares of nearly a third as new operators enter the market.

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Train hits unattended lorry in Massachusetts

A passenger train collided with an unattended lorry on Wednesday at a level crossing in Canton, Massachusetts. No serious injuries reported.

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Business

Italian rail operator reveals €1bn plan to tackle Eurostar monopoly

Eurostar currently holds a monopoly on routes between mainland Europe and London, but competitors are closing in.

Mobility

Can a Baltic Sea bridge to Sweden give Finland better links to Europe?

Finland is exploring options to create improved links for road and rail connections to Europe, including a fixed bridge link that would span the Baltic.

Moments

Shorter journeys and €10 tickets: 5 brand new European train routes

Taking a holiday on rails just got more appealing with these new train routes launching in Europe in 2025.

Europe in Motion

Golden age for train travel? Europe's railways never been busier

Eurostat data reveals which EU citizens travelled the most on national and international rail lines in 2023, marking a record year for train travel.

Serbia

Roof collapse at railway station in Serbia kills at least 13

A concrete roof at a Novi Sad railway station collapsed, killing 13 and injuring others. Rescuers continue to search for survivors.

United Kingdom

Police probing cyberattack on wi-fi networks at UK train stations

UK transport officials and police said on Thursday they are investigating a “cyber-security incident” that hit the public wi-fi networks at the country’s biggest railway stations.

Europe News

Tunnel linking Switzerland and Italy to reopen one year after crash

The tunnel was closed in August last year after a broken wheel derailed a freight train, causing extensive damage.

Europe Decoded

Euroviews. Uniting Europe through rail is the key to a greener future

Europe’s rail system must embrace a total systems approach, where silos are broken down, and all stakeholders collaborate for transformative outcomes, TC Chew writes.

Poland

China-Poland rail connection inaugurated amid EU tariff tensions

China is Poland's second-largest trade partner, while Poland remains a relatively minor market for Beijing.