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11 seriously swanky train station restaurants in Europe

Swap your supermarket sandwich for something more luxurious at these brilliant trackside brasseries and bistros.

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High-speed Paris-Berlin daily train service debuts

The route is the first directly linking the two capitals' city centres.

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Eurostar worst-performing rail operator in Europe, report says

The report’s authors say the results of its survey underline the need for improvements to rail services across Europe.

Experiences

Europe's 8 best Christmas markets where you can beat the crowds

These markets spotlight artisans, from candlemakers in Helsinki to jewellery designers in Košice.

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Your train in Spain will probably be late: Here’s why

Delays and cancellations have become the norm for train passengers in Spain. Is widening its rail network to blame?

Travel News

Germany’s new tram breaks the world record at 58 metres long

It carries 368 passengers, has air conditioning and can travel at a speed of 80km/h.

Europe News

Serbia arrests 11 people over deadly awning collapse at train station

Demonstrations against the government are ongoing in the Serbian city of Novi Sad, with protestors denouncing corruption and a lack of transparency.

Travel News

France travel disruption likely this winter due to strikes

Strikes in France have been unusually quiet this year, but that’s all set to change in November and December.

Lifestyle

How a subway tunnel became NYC’s most unlikely therapy spot

Commuters are invited to share their thoughts, fears and dreams on the open wall, creating a collective expression of the city’s heart and mind.

Travel News

Europe’s on track to deliver single-ticket train travel

The complexity of train travel across Europe’s borders could soon be made easier with plans for a single ticket.

Travel News

Next stop: High-speed battery-powered trains in Europe

Will you be getting on board the latest revolution in rail travel: battery-powered trains?

Europe in Motion

Golden age for train travel? Europe's railways never been busier

Eurostat data reveals which EU citizens travelled the most on national and international rail lines in 2023, marking a record year for train travel.

Experiences

Explore Swiss Alpine beauty on this magical winter rail trip

Visit a rotating mountain restaurant and Europe’s highest station on this epic winter railway tour.

Experiences

This epic round-the-world train trip takes 59 days and costs €116,000

2025 will be the second time the experience goes ahead, suggesting there’s a real appetite for ultra high end travel by train.

Destinations

Dresden: I visited this bohemian German city by sleeper train

I tried out the new night train to this eclectic east German city.

Travel News

Eurostar Snap tickets are half-price. What’s the catch?

Eurostar Snap tickets are available again for the first time since 2019.

Design

'A triumph': London's Elizabeth Line wins Stirling Prize

Praised for its sleek design and seamless integration of architectural components, the London rail network has won the UK's top architecture prize.

Eco-Innovation

Solar panels will be rolled onto Swiss railway tracks ‘like a carpet’

After long delays, the removable PV system will finally be tested on a western track next spring.

Experiences

How it feels to ride Canada's 45-hour long train

This 45-hour train ride takes you to the polar bear capital of the world.

Travel News

From buses to trains: Flix expands its operations in Germany

FlixTrains’ decision to move further into the rail industry means Germany will soon have a more accessible train network.