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Does free public transport make people drive less?

Three years on from Luxembourg's introduction of free public transport, residents see it as a ‘good form of freedom'.

22/03/2023

Destinations

Which cities can you reach in under five hours by train from London?

Hop over to France, Belgium and the Netherlands with these quick train trips from London.

21/03/2023

Travel News

Win a free rail pass with this new EU scheme for young people

The EU is encouraging young people to travel with 35,000 free train tickets.

15/03/2023

Destinations

Tirol: The Austrian mountains are ideal for hikers, bikers and skiers

The Austrian Alps is the perfect destination for nature lovers, whatever the season.

12/03/2023

Experiences

Why aren’t there more night trains in Europe?

Sleeper train companies say infrastructural and bureaucratic obstacles need to be overcome before rail travel can really flourish.

09/03/2023

Conscious Travel

Fewer flights is the only way to decarbonise travel, new report says

Here's why it's time to switch the plane for a train.

06/03/2023

Experiences

The best European art exhibitions to visit by train in 2023

Link up your gallery visits by rail this year, and explore exhibits on everything from Donatello to our fragile planet.

01/03/2023

World News

In numbers: Europe's deadliest railway crashes

Some European countries have a much worse track record than others when it comes to railway safety - but what does the data tell us?

01/03/2023

Green News

Ohio train disaster: Concerns linger as toxic waste is disposed of

Famous lawyer Erin Brokovich led a town hall meeting for concerned residents on Friday.

27/02/2023

Experiences

I experienced the kindness of strangers while couch-surfing in Sweden

Couch-surfing can be a safe way to travel, even as a solo female. Here's how I did it.

25/02/2023

Travel News

When will the new Berlin to Brussels sleeper train launch? 

Europe's rail revival is in full swing. Berlin to Brussels in the latest overnight train to launch.

24/02/2023

Travel News

Spanish transport chiefs resign over trains too big for tunnels

Two officials have now resigned over the matter: Renfe head Isaías Táboas and secretary of state for transport Isabel Pardo de Vera.

21/02/2023

Experiences

Romantic European train journeys to take this February

Experience the timeless romance of train travel on these trips across the continent.

14/02/2023

Travel News

Watch TGV test its new low carbon trains in the Czech countryside

TGV's new, greener trains are set to launch in France in 2024.

13/02/2023

Experiences

A train lover’s dream: How it feels to ride the Caledonian Sleeper

The sleeper train is an efficient, fun and sustainable way to travel between Edinburgh and London. Could it be getting cheaper too?

12/02/2023

Experiences

Meet the man racing his disease to visit all 272 London tube stations

Travelling on the tube with ataxia is like 'navigating in 3D', says a photographer who is capturing the beauty in each station.

08/02/2023

Conscious Travel

EU train travel on track to be faster and cheaper under new scheme

There’ll be no excuse to take flights within Europe when these new long distance train routes have launched.

08/02/2023

Experiences

London to Istanbul by train: Embark on a dreamy 10-day adventure

Long distance rail journeys are on the rise. Here’s how to travel from London to Istanbul via Munich and Budapest.

04/02/2023

Travel News

Fehmarnbelt: Inside the world’s longest road and rail tunnel

The Fehmarnbelt tunnel could slash travel times between Central Europe and Scandinavia.

01/02/2023

Experiences

London to Morocco by train is possible on this new multi-stop trip

Flight-free travel company Byway has launched an overland adventure from the UK to Morocco via France and Spain.

28/01/2023