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Unexpected twin-city breaks you can take by sleeper train in Europe

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Trains over planes? The European routes where rail is faster than air

These are the European routes where taking the train is faster than flying between popular destinations, including Brussels to Paris and Madrid to Seville.

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Take the train to these traditional crafts centres in Europe

From clay-sculpting to glasswork, here are the ancient skills you can learn about and how to reach where they are still practised by train.

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Eurostar’s new direct London-Antwerp route launches this December

The new route will allow travellers to skip the transfer in Brussels – but you won’t be able to take a direct return on the way back.

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German rail network to ban alcohol from 5,400 stations by October

Germany's national railway operator Deutsche Bahn will introduce a ban on alcohol at all 5,400 stations by 15 October. There will be exemptions, however, including for station bars and restaurants.

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Eurail and Interrail explained: How Europe's rail passes work

Planning a European rail adventure? With 33 countries to explore, here’s everything you need to know about Eurail and Interrail passes to see the continent at a slower pace.

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India launches first hydrogen-powered passenger train to cut emissions

India launches its first hydrogen-powered passenger train, NaMo Green Rail, boosting clean rail transport and cutting diesel emissions.

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Rail startup plans to launch London to Cologne trains by 2030

The new direct London-Cologne rail services will shave as much as two hours off the current journey time.

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Eurostar upgrades ‘Celestia’ train order to withstand 55C heat

As extreme temperatures become increasingly common across Europe, Eurostar is future-proofing its next generation of trains with air conditioning designed to keep passengers moving in temperatures of up to 55C.

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This steam railway that chugs through the Swiss Alps has turned 100

The steam trains now operate exclusively as a tourist attraction in the summers between the stations of Realp and Oberwald.

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One of the world’s most scenic rail journeys returns for summer

Built in 1898 during the Klondike Gold Rush, the iconic White Pass & Yukon Route offers journeys from Skagway in Alaska into British Columbia and Canada's Yukon Territory.

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Netherlands unveils unlimited monthly rail pass for €49 this summer

This summer rail deal makes exploring the Netherlands easier and less hefty on our wallets. Here’s how to make the most of it and where else in Europe you can save on rail travel

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New train line connecting Dubai and Abu Dhabi to launch

Etihad Rail will start its route between the UAE capital and Fujairah in late June, with further stations opening in the coming months.

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Explore more of the Balkans on the Golden Eagle Danube Express

Golden Eagle Luxury Trains has refreshed its ‘Balkan Explorer’ rail route with an overnight stay in Belgrade, new Croatian stops and extended time in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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Direct trains restart from Bucharest to Istanbul, Sofia and Varna

Romania's national railway has relaunched daily direct summer trains from Bucharest to destinations in Türkiye and Bulgaria, with fares starting from €27.

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New Brussels-Strasbourg-Basel rail link trial planned for 2027

Rail operators will test a new TGV INOUI service linking Brussels, Strasbourg and Basel from July 2027, improving cross-border rail connections and offering new alternatives to air travel.

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This new map shows all the night trains running across Europe in 2026

The 2026 edition shows five new connections already running or lauching this year.