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Experiences

Flight-free travel: How Europe’s night trains and ferries compare

I travelled by overnight ferry and sleeper train in Europe to see how they compare on comfort, cost and sustainability.

05/08/2023

Experiences

A new night train from Rome to the south of Italy is launching in 2024

Italy’s state railway operator has announced new vintage tourist trains and sleeper routes.

04/08/2023

Green News

Germany’s €49 ticket leads to 25% increase in low-carbon trips

Cheap public transport seems like a no-brainer to help tackle emissions. Germany’s example backs it up with strong numbers.

31/07/2023

Green News

Portugal is our Green Country of the Month - here’s why

Portugal has doubled its 2030 goals for solar and green hydrogen capacity. It’s also helping people to live and travel more sustainably.

31/07/2023

Experiences

Paris, Vienna, Split: The best value sleeper trains in Europe

With welcome packs, bike storage and spectacular views, these budget sleeper train trips are also more enjoyable than taking the plane.

26/07/2023

Eco-Innovation

Could solar power be the answer to zero emissions train travel?

As India 'solarises' its railways, here are the European countries realising the potential of sun-powered trains too.

19/07/2023

Travel News

Eurostar speeds up boarding with new contactless check-in

Boarding at Eurostar's busy London hub will be quicker and easier thanks to new contactless border checks.

18/07/2023

Travel News

Take a day trip from Rome to Pompeii on Italy’s new high speed train

Italy’s new high speed train route will take you to Pompeii in less than two hours.

18/07/2023

Travel News

Swap your flight for a trip on Europe's fastest train

Here’s why you should take Europe’s fastest, smoothest and quietest train for your next continental holiday.

14/07/2023

Eco-Innovation

The first solar-powered train is in the works in California

California’s long-awaited high speed train will be solar powered, according to the California High-Speed Rail Authority.

12/07/2023

Travel News

The European train routes that are cheaper than taking a flight

Beat this year's soaring flight prices by taking one of these train journeys.

09/07/2023

Experiences

World’s most famous steam locomotive returns home after 100 years

The Flying Scotsman made a historic journey to celebrate its 100 year anniversary.

06/07/2023

Green News

French train operator fined after pet cat killed by train

An animal rights group took SNCF to court following the tragic incident in Paris.

05/07/2023

Eco-Innovation

Inside the factory producing Europe’s most eco-friendly trains

Euronews Green got an inside look around Hitachi’s pioneering train factory in Pistoia, Italy.

04/07/2023

Destinations

The trials and triumphs of exploring Uzbekistan by high-speed train

I slashed my journey times by 60% on Uzbekistan's high-speed trains.

01/07/2023

People

Rail Europe’s CEO on making train travel ‘sexy’ again

Björn Bender envisions a ‘wonderful outlook’ for night trains and what it will take to get there.

29/06/2023

Experiences

Four of Europe’s best bikepacking routes to try this summer

Here are four of Europe’s best bikepacking routes that are accessible by train.

20/06/2023

Travel News

Spain has just slashed youth Interrail ticket prices by 50%

National trains and buses are also much cheaper, so young Spaniards can discover the “unknown treasures” of their country.

16/06/2023

Travel News

60,000 free train tickets are now available in France and Germany

The 60,000 free tickets for travel around France or Germany are given on a first come, first served basis so be quick!

13/06/2023

Travel News

Germany launches €10 summer train tickets on top of €49 monthly pass

The ticket €10 is part of the push to cut emissions and help people to cope with the cost of living crisis.

13/06/2023