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

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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.

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The cruise and rail holiday trend is booming: Here's why

From Alpine train routes and Mediterranean cruises to cross-country adventures through Italy and the Rockies, cruise and rail holidays are booming as travellers embrace slower, more immersive ways to explore.

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One of Europe’s longest train routes is set to launch this month

With seats from Poland to Germany starting at €10, this inter-European train service will offer travellers one of the continent’s longest direct routes.

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Belgium level crossing crash 'one of the worst' in country’s history

Four people were killed in the collision of a train with a school bus at a level crossing in Belgium.

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London to Stirling trains for under €35 have just launched

Budget rail operator Lumo launches a low-cost London–Stirling service, offering a greener alternative to flights and boosting tourism to the Scottish city.

Europe in Motion

Which EU countries dominate passenger rail travel and who lags?

Rail travel in the EU hit record highs in 2024, but railway networks remain uneven across the bloc. Which countries are leading Europe's rail revival?

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One journey, one ticket: EU plans to simplify cross-border rail travel

Passengers will have the right to compensation if they miss a connection, even if the service is operated by a different railway company.

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Kazakhstan launches driverless Light Rail Transit system after 10 years of delays

After a decade of construction delays, Astana has launched its Light Rail Transit (LRT) system, featuring driverless overground trains serving 18 stations across the city.

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Dublin to Belfast rail journeys set for major speed boost

A major investment in the Enterprise rail service will bring new trains, faster journey times and more frequent departures between Dublin and Belfast, with the upgraded cross-border route set to launch by 2028.

Made in Europe

World record made in Europe: The world’s longest railway tunnel is being built under the Alps

Deep below the Alps, huge tunnelling machines are cutting their way through the mountain massif. The longest railway tunnel in the world is being built at the Brenner Pass. An engineering masterpiece made in Europe.

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Direct Prague to Copenhagen train returns after more than a decade

A new direct rail link from Prague to Copenhagen, via Berlin and Hamburg, is bringing back an easy, no-fly way to travel between some of Europe’s most popular cities – just in time for summer travel.

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Four of Europe’s spectacular national parks you can reach by train

Many protected natural landscapes have now introduced measures to manage car access.

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What you need to know about Paris’ new airport express train

The CDG Express will connect Charles de Gaulle Airport with Gare de l’Est in just 20 minutes.