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What trains are still running during Christmas rail strikes in the UK?

Around 20 per cent of services are still scheduled to run on Christmas strike dates.

Living

In numbers: How London made way for cyclists and drove out drivers

Bike traffic rose by 66% in a decade, while cars are down by 10% thanks to the ULEZ, Low Emission Zone and Congestion Charge.

Travel News

High-speed train to slash journey time between Paris and Madrid

The service will be run by Italy's Trenitalia, who say further routes could link Spain and Italy.

France

France ponders return to masks on public transport

France ponders return to masks on public transport. French Health Minister says it's time to return to protective measures as winter sets in. New cases of flu, COVID-19 and bronchitis are putting the health service under strain.

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Moments

I travelled nine European countries in a month by train - here’s how

Interrailing is convenient, flexible and often cheaper than flying. Here's how I planned a nine-country trip.

Conscious Travel

Rail revival is on track to be 2023’s biggest travel trend

Train travel is on the rise spurred by increasing flight prices and climate change awareness.

Destinations

Inside the Paris Metro: How they keep millions of people on the move

The Paris Metro has a system that can wash a train in 90 seconds and a whole network of maintenance workshops and storage to keep the city on the move day and night.

France

Tens of thousands strike in France over pay and cost of living

Tuesday's industrial action hit the transport, health, education and energy sectors as workers demand pay rises to cope with high inflation.

Eco-Innovation

Oslo set to become first capital with zero-emissions public transport

Oslo is replacing its diesel-fuelled buses with 450 electric alternatives.

Travel News

Spain: Free train travel scheme extended until December 2023

The policy could be here to stay with commuters being encouraged to ditch their cars in favour of taking the train.

Mobility

Good News | From carts to maglevs: the dramatic evolution of transport

Most of it happened within 100 years, which is amazing considering how long ago people first started riding cattle.

Mobility

Free public transport: Has the idea worked or is it just a gimmick?

Luxembourg and some European cities and towns have scrapped fares on public transport. Has it had the benefits they hoped for?

United Kingdom

Major travel disruption in London as public transport workers strike

The UK has been gripped by industrial action this summer, with public transport staff staging another walkout over job cuts, pay and working practices on Friday.

Eco-Innovation

Why flying electric ferries are a win-win for commuters and rivers

Sweden plans to launch a flying electric ferry in 2023 that will cut some Stockholm journey times in half.

Mobility

Can Japanese tech make Italian public transport smarter?

No need to open several apps to plan your journey, nor to rummage through your bag to pay for your ride.

Travel News

Could Germany launch €1 a day train tickets to ease cost of living?

Around 31 million of Germany’s special €9 tickets were sold last month, signalling a strong interest in cheap train travel.

Destinations

Norway: For a truly walkable city break, Bergen tops my list

Norway’s mountain paths built by Nepali Sherpas were amazing to walk on.

Eco-Innovation

See London and Berlin’s busiest roads reimagined without cars

Cycling soared by 119 per cent during the pandemic in London. Now climate-conscious citizens need more room.

My Europe Series

Does Germany's popular €9-a-month rail pass mask a bigger problem?

From June to August, travellers can enjoy unlimited use of local and regional trains for just €9 a month.

Eco-Innovation

All the imaginative ways European cities are going car-free

From 5mph streets to 15-minute neighbourhoods, how are different cities giving cars the boot?