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Onboard the world’s best trains, as ranked by travellers

Two of the trains have new routes planned for 2026, with one offering scenic travel to FIFA World Cup locations.

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Germany: 3 dead, several injured in regional train accident

A regional passenger train derailed in southern Germany on Sunday, killing three people and leaving several others with serious injuries, according to federal police quoted by German news agency dpa.

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See Andalusia in sumptuous style on Spain’s 1930s luxury train

During the dreamy journey, passengers stop at some of Spain’s most magnificent cities and storied attractions.

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Direct trains between London and Berlin could run within a decade

A planned London–Berlin rail route aims to offer a greener, faster alternative to air travel.

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Copenhagen and Prague will soon be a direct train ride away

The Czech Comfortjet train will have a dining car and children’s cinema, and there’s plans for a night service, too.

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Gion Matsuri: Inside one of Japan’s most storied festivals

Gion Matsuri is a bucket list experience for many visitors to the Japanese city.

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Eurostar faces severe delays and cancellations after cable theft

Major disruption to Eurostar services between London and Paris continues for a second day after track deaths and cable theft in France.

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Seven days, five countries: My scenic Paris to Istanbul train ride

This luxurious slow train might just be the best new way to see Europe.

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Fancy a multi-stop train trip but no time to plan? Try a guided tour

Keen to save time on planning, Vicky Smith tried a guided train trip with small-group adventure company Intrepid.

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More than 1 million people took a night train trip in France in 2024

While these soaring passenger numbers should be a positive sign, France’s limited fleet of trains can’t cope with the demand.

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Easier cross-border train travel? Deutsche Bahn says it’s coming

The EU is expected to propose legislation this year to make passenger rights to rebooking and reimbursement mandatory.

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Dreamy new night train to connect Rome and Marseille this summer

The blissfully named Espresso Riviera is returning to the rails after a successful summer season last year.

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EU must lead on climate in light of US 'stupidity', says Mary Robinson

Robinson urged the EU to step up on climate and criticised the US's "stupid" climate approach. This comes as the EU scales back its climate ambitions.

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Half of Europeans say they will travel more by train in next 5 years

Plane travel is set to stagnate, with only around 2 per cent expecting to fly more in the next five years.

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I travelled through the rainforest on Malaysia’s last sleeper train

J.R. Patterson takes us on a luxurious rail journey from Singapore, through Taman Negara National Park and on to the colonial outposts of Penang.

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What I learnt on a rail adventure across Europe with my kids

Booking and making a cross-border train trip can be more challenging than opting for a flight, but it has its benefits.

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New Madrid-Lisbon high-speed train to be operational by 2030

Portugal is also planning a new airport near Lisbon to improve connections to the city.

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Eurostar competition could slash fares from London to Europe

A new report forecasts a drop in Channel Tunnel rail fares of nearly a third as new operators enter the market.

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This epic new rail tour takes you around the world in 100 days

With only 12 spots available, travellers wanting a place on this rail adventure need to be quick.

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The EU is giving away 36,000 train passes to young people

All you need to do is answer six questions and you might be in with a chance of a month-long free rail pass.