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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

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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

Travel News

Eurostar: Hundreds of seats left empty due to Brexit passport checks

The rail operator has had to cap ticket sales to avoid long queues and unmanageable delays.

26/01/2023

Travel News

Paris: Arson forces cancellation of all trains at Gare de l’Est

The fire - which damaged around 50 rail cables - began under an area of track in an eastern Paris suburb.

24/01/2023

Travel News

When is the best time to book a summer holiday to save money?

Flight prices are up by around a third compared to last year. These tips will help you save money on your 2023 trip.

22/01/2023

Travel News

France travel strikes: Expected disruption during tomorrow's walkouts

Check this list of strikes before planning your journey.

21/01/2023

Travel News

France’s train fares have gone up, but here’s how you can save

The rail network announced a decision to raise fares last November because of the increase in energy costs.

10/01/2023

Travel News

Which European countries have the highest rail fares?

From Austria to the UK, these are the countries with the highest rail fares in Europe.

09/01/2023

Travel News

How to get the best value for money when booking a break in 2023

As the cost of living crisis hits, many of us are trying to get the most for our money when travelling in 2023.

30/12/2022

Travel News

New Year travel strikes are planned in all of these places in Europe

Industrial action during the busy festive season could cause problems for passengers heading home or away for New Year.

28/12/2022

France

Do train strikes happen during Christmas every year in France?

Until now, the SNCF had only experienced two major strikes during the Christmas holidays, in 1986 and in 2019.

23/12/2022

Travel News

High-speed train launches between Spain's Murcia and Madrid

Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez says the new rail route settles "a historic debt with Murcia, putting an end to an unfairly prolonged railway isolation".

23/12/2022