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DiscoverEU applications open: How youngsters can claim free travel

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Cancelled train? UK passengers can now use tickets on other services

Cross-operator ticket acceptance after train cancellations has been expanded to include several new lines.

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Eurostar’s new trains will feature double-decker cocktail bars

The two-storey bars aboard Eurostar Celestia will be open to all passengers.

Europe News

One dead, several injured after train hits truck and derails in Poland

Some of the injured people have already been taken to hospital, while emergency services remain at the scene.

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Revealed: The best major railway stations in Europe

The latest European Railway Station Index ranks the top 60 busiest railway stations in Europe – and there are clear winners and losers.

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Brussels Airport reconnects to Europe’s high-speed rail network

Belgium’s largest airport is back on Europe’s high-speed rail map after more than a decade, with a new Deutsche Bahn service connecting Brussels Airport with Cologne and Antwerp.

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Italy rail strike: What passengers need to know

Passengers can request a full refund, although the deadline for doing so varies depending on the type of service.

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Frecciarossa starts trials for new links to Munich from Milan and Rome

Trial runs of Frecciarossa trains in Germany and Austria are paving the way for high-speed links between Rome, Milan and Munich. The first services are planned for summer 2027.

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France’s high-speed rail network is getting a new challenger

A new French rail company has secured the first approval needed to launch high-speed services from Paris to cities including Bordeaux, Nantes and Angers, potentially bringing more choice and competition to some of the country’s busiest routes.

Moments

Family train travel in Europe: The discounts and perks to know

Rail companies in Europe are increasingly offering family-friendly services on board and reduced fares for children and young people.

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New real-time map now tracks trains across France, Spain and Belgium

A new live train map lets users track rail journeys across France, Spain and Belgium, including delays, cancellations and what type of facilities are available at stations.

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New sleeper train to launch between Brussels and Malmö in 2028

Creating a direct overnight rail connection between the Benelux, Denmark and southern Sweden, European Sleeper’s first route into Scandinavia is targeted to begin operations in April 2028.

Destinations

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

Sleeper trains are making it possible to pair destinations with completely different vibes without the airport queues. Here are some unexpected European city pairings connected by overnight rail.

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Virgin Trains clears new hurdle in bid to rival Eurostar

Virgin Trains has been cleared to run up to 20 daily return services through the Channel Tunnel from 2030, bringing an end to Eurostar’s long-running monopoly one step closer.

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Planning a rail trip across Europe? Sign up for this free course

The course covers things like how to choose the right Interrail pass and how to manage disruptions.

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Could Scotland’s Caledonian Sleeper train soon be on track for Europe?

Scotland could soon be connected directly to mainland Europe by rail as a new working group begins exploring the possibility of extending the Caledonian Sleeper service beyond London.

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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.