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Grab a window seat for these unmissable European train journeys

From tiny towns to the steepest railways in the world, these journeys are about much more than the destination.

Europe News

Europe's noisy cities raise concerns from EU auditors

Loud urban environments can have ruinous health impacts from sleep disturbance to cardiovascular problems, but lawmakers and local authorities are failing to take the issue as seriously as air pollution, the European Court of Auditors has warned.

Moments

In pictures: The world's most stunning train journeys to take in 2025

Pass through awe-inspiring mountain ranges while eating delicious food on these once-in-a-lifetime train journeys.

Moments

Here’s how Britain is celebrating 200 years of rail travel in 2025

At 12 noon on New Year’s Day, nearly 200 vintage locomotives around the world blew their whistles to ring in a special year for rail travel.

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Mobility

Barcelona's metro trains are powering EVs each time they brake

Regenerative brakes allow metro trains to produce energy rather than heat, which is now being used to supply EV charging points at street level.

Travel News

Eurostar worst-performing rail operator in Europe, report says

The report’s authors say the results of its survey underline the need for improvements to rail services across Europe.

Europe News

Thessaloniki, Greece's second largest city gets new metro

The Thessaloniki metro was first conceived more than a century ago, and the first tunnel was dug in 1986.

Travel News

Your train in Spain will probably be late: Here’s why

Delays and cancellations have become the norm for train passengers in Spain. Is widening its rail network to blame?

Travel News

Europe’s on track to deliver single-ticket train travel

The complexity of train travel across Europe’s borders could soon be made easier with plans for a single ticket.

Europe in Motion

Golden age for train travel? Europe's railways never been busier

Eurostat data reveals which EU citizens travelled the most on national and international rail lines in 2023, marking a record year for train travel.

World

How Algeria's rail expansion is shaping its future

In partnership with anep

In this episode of Algeria Tomorrow, we discover how Algeria's expanding rail network is transforming regional connectivity and economic growth.

Travel News

Is it safe to travel to Valencia? Advice for travellers after flooding

Valencia and the surrounding area has been devastated after a year's worth of rain fell in a few hours.

Norway

Four injured after derailed tram crashes into a shop in central Oslo

Police said everyone was treated at the scene, but no one had serious injuries. The four-story building was later evacuated to check for structural damage.

Moments

Explore Swiss Alpine beauty on this magical winter rail trip

Visit a rotating mountain restaurant and Europe’s highest station on this epic winter railway tour.

Moments

Rave on rails: Trains in Europe where you can party while you travel

Onboard parties are part of the push to make trains more appealing as travellers seek sustainable alternatives to flying.

Travel News

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.

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.