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Switzerland

Train derails in Swiss Alps amid avalanche alert, leaving five injured

Authorities are investigating after an avalanche likely caused a Swiss regional train to derail near Goppenstein, injuring five and halting services.

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Baz Luhrmann-designed private train experience to launch this summer

Luhrmann, who worked in collaboration with costume and production designer Catherine Martin, took inspiration from the British countryside and Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream for the interiors.

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Train strike in Spain cancelled thanks to government deal

The three-day national strike over safety concerns was set to last until Wednesday but has now been called off.

Ecotech

‘Vans on rails’: A green solution for France’s car-dependent areas

There are approximately 5,700 kilometres of small railway lines in France that are not currently in use.

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The Big Question

The Big Question: Can Eurostar survive competition on the line?

‘If we want to have more passengers, we need to have more trains’, Eurostar’s Chief Financial, Strategy and Transformation Officer discusses their plans for growth.

Travel News

These European cities are getting new train connections in 2026

From a revived Balkan connection to an underrated Scottish city link, here are five new train routes confirmed or planned for 2026.

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King Felipe and Queen Letizia attend Mass for Spain train crash victims

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia joined over 300 relatives in Huelva to mourn the 45 victims of the Adamuz train crash.

World News

Spain to pay €20 million in compensation to victims of train crash

The crash, which killed 45 people and injured more than 150 earlier this month in southern Spain, was the nation's deadliest rail disaster since 2013.

Travel News

Is France’s SNCF banning children from parts of its trains?

SNCF says the new option is aimed at business customers and those who “want a special travel experience with personalised assistance and flexibility”.

Economy

Uzbekistan develops new rail links to strengthen Eurasian transit role

New international corridors and fleet upgrades are expanding cross-border rail connectivity, supporting trade flows between Europe, Asia and South Asia, while modernisation and electrification aim to improve passenger and freight services.

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New rail route links Azerbaijan’s second city Ganja with mountain reso

This marks the second regional train service that is not connected to Baku and operates outside the capital.

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Crane accident in Thailand kills at least 30, injures many

At least 30 people were killed and dozens injured after a construction crane fell onto a passenger train in Thailand’s Nakhon Ratchasima province in the northeast on 14 January.

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Your rights explained as Eurostar warns of 'major disruption'

Travellers are being urged to check whether they’re entitled to a refund and compensation as Eurostar suspends its services ‘until further notice’.

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Poland is building a €30 billion mega-airport. When will it open?

Port Polska is envisioned as a gateway to Europe and as one of the largest transport hubs in the region.

Moments

Which European countries offer monthly public transport passes?

Germany, Switzerland, Hungary and Portugal already have similar schemes seeking to reduce residents’ dependence on private vehicles.

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Spend New Year’s Eve partying onboard Europe's luxury trains

La Dolce Vita's three-day experience comes with a price tag to match its exclusivity, starting at €11,280 per passenger.

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Eurostar takes ‘next step’ to launch direct trains from Germany to UK

Direct train services linking Germany and the UK were unveiled earlier this year, but what progress has been made since?

Travel News

Nationwide strikes threaten holiday travel in Italy

Nationwide transport walkouts, including strikes on 28 November and 12 December, may affect holiday travel.

Moments

How to take an epic no-fly trip around Scandinavia by bus and train

Scandinavia is one of Europe’s most expensive destinations, but choosing the right transport can mean considerable savings.

Slovakia

Slovak health minister: 13 remain in hospital after train collision

Prime Minister Robert Fico has rejected the transport minister's resignation after a second similar incident in less than a month.