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Hyperloop travel takes step closer to reality with successful test run

Hardt says it had a successful first test of its hyperloop prototype at its test centre in the Netherlands.

Travel News

New night train connecting 9 European cities to launch in 2025

The new European Sleeper route will run about twice a week during the winter and take around 15 hours.

Experiences

A new Orient Express train is nearly here and every detail is dreamy

Another legend of the golden age of rail travel is awakening.

Germany

Suspected vandalism attack causes train restriction in Germany

Services are expected to be restricted until next week, particularly affecting trains in Berlin.

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Europe News

SNCF train services to 'soon' return to normal, despite delays

According to French railway company SNCF, progress has been made in partially restoring high-speed train services after Friday's coordinated arson attacks ahead of the Olympics opening ceremony.

Europe News

Arson attacks halt trains across France ahead of Olympics opening

France’s state-owned rail company SNCF says a 'massive attack' aimed at paralysing the high-speed network is causing delays and cancellations.

Europe News

Car shuttle trains are Europe's little-known green travel option

A train like this can take passengers from Vienna to the Croatian coast in 14 hours, eliminating the need for overnight hotel stops.

Business

Plan for luxury midnight trains from France hits the buffers

Private railway company Midnight Trains had wanted to offer a luxury night train service from France to other cities in Europe although a lack of money has stopped the idea from going ahead without sufficient backing from France's public authorities.

Business

Train maker Alstom plans to raise €1bn to get finances back on track

As it battles to cut its debt pile, leading train manufacturer Alstom announces plans to raise €1 billion. Euronews looks into Alstom's business across Europe.

World News

Eight dead as bus collides with train in Russia

The Russian Emergency Ministry said all eight passengers on the bus were killed in the village of Berendeyevo in the Yaroslavl region.

Travel News

New night train connects four capitals from Brussels to Prague

“Night trains are now making a comeback all over Europe and I am very glad that the Czech Republic is not left behind.”

Spain

Remembering Europe's worst jihadist attack 20 years on

The 11-M attacks in Madrid in 2004 were the first major blow of Islamic terrorism on European soil.

Greece

Greeks protest and strike in remembrance of deadliest train crash

The first anniversary of Greece’s train disaster in Tempe on the 28th February was marked by violent protests and widespread strikes across trains, ferries and public transport.

Travel News

Why are London’s newly named underground lines controversial?

Reactions have been a mix of incredulity over one line's name and dry British humour mocking the announcement.

Germany

German train drivers begin six-day strike over working hours and pay

The GDL union are in a rancorous dispute with the country’s main railway operator over working hours and pay.

World News

Snowstorms cause havoc on roads across Europe

Several countries have experienced traffic disruptions due to slippery roads and below zero temperatures.

United Kingdom

Eurostar services resume following travel chaos

One of the tunnels used by the train company is back in operation - but Eurostar are warning of further delays and restrictions.

Travel News

Flying to this holiday hotspot will be more expensive next year

Ryanair will reduce its services from the UK to various destinations in Portugal next summer including Faro and Portugal

Travel News

Eurostar releases thousands of promotional fares for 2024

Eurostar has announced there are 75,200 promotional fares up for grabs for the first months of 2024.

Mobility

Riding the rails: Who travels the most by train in Europe?

Rail travel is helping the EU to reach climate and energy-saving targets - but which country has the most railways and who takes the train most often?