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Italy revives long-awaited dream of suspension bridge to Sicily

Construction is scheduled to begin at the end of this year and officials say the bridge will be in use by the early 2030s.

Eco-Innovation

Solar panels will be rolled onto Swiss railway tracks ‘like a carpet’

After long delays, the removable PV system will finally be tested on a western track next spring.

Travel News

From buses to trains: Flix expands its operations in Germany

FlixTrains’ decision to move further into the rail industry means Germany will soon have a more accessible train network.

Green News

Portugal to launch new €20 monthly rail pass by end of 2024

This monthly national train pass is significantly less expensive than some equivalent schemes in other European countries.

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Mobility

Love of cargo bikes is changing how we deliver goods in our cities

Cargo bikes are transforming urban logistics in Europe, offering a sustainable alternative to delivery vans.

Travel News

Which are the best and worst metro networks in Europe?

This study reveals the best and worst European metro systems: Is your city on the list?

Travel News

Amsterdam to Barcelona sleeper train delayed for a year - here’s why

European Sleeper’s CEO says the company is hopeful for the future of the route, despite the setbacks.

Business

Denmark's DSV secures Deutsche Bahn unit despite union resistance

DSV will become the world's largest logistics company thanks to the acquisition.

Explore

A train journey through Uzbekistan's ancient Silk Road

In partnership with the Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan

In this episode of Explore, we take a train journey through Uzbekistan's iconic Silk Road cities.

Business

DSV in talks to buy Deutsche Bahn unit amid bidding war with CVC

The €14bn deal still has to be approved by the supervisory board of Germany's state railway.

Travel News

A low cost train between Barcelona and Malaga is coming this winter

Spain’s new north-south train service will make sustainable travel cheaper and faster.

Travel News

This delayed Baltic rail project could be completed by 2030

Officials say the troubled and delayed Rail Baltica project is still set for completion by the end of the decade.

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WATCH: Paris Olympics hit by high-speed rail sabotage

France's high-speed rail network suffered severe disruptions due to coordinated sabotage acts, including arson, on the day of the Paris Olympics opening ceremony.

Business

Deutsche Bahn set to cut thousands of jobs after stinging losses

The German rail operator will axe around 9% of its staff after year-on-year net losses soared around 16-fold in the first half of 2024.

Europe Decoded

Euroviews. Uniting Europe through rail is the key to a greener future

Europe’s rail system must embrace a total systems approach, where silos are broken down, and all stakeholders collaborate for transformative outcomes, TC Chew writes.

Experiences

Here’s how to ditch the car and travel to Cornwall by night train

This is one of just two sleeper trains left on the UK rail network.

Destinations

Germany’s unique suspension monorail is a must-visit for train lovers

A hanging train puts this little-known German city on the map.

Mobility

Are the benefits of the world's longest underwater tunnel worth it?

The Fehmarn Belt Link tunnel is expected to be completed in Europe by 2029. But detractors say it will severely impact the environment.

World News

Trains collide in Czech Republic, killing at least 4 and injuring 23

The high-speed passenger train, which hit another carrying freight in the centre of the country, belonged to the private RegioJet company.

Experiences

New train routes let you explore one of Italy’s top food regions

Six return train services are now running on weekdays between the towns of Asti and Alba.