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Cancelled train? UK passengers can now use tickets on other services

Cross-operator ticket acceptance after train cancellations has been expanded to include several new lines.

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Eurostar’s new trains will feature double-decker cocktail bars

The two-storey bars aboard Eurostar Celestia will be open to all passengers.

Europe News

Suspected sabotage brings Dutch rail network to a standstill

A wave of coordinated rail sabotage paralysed Dutch trains on Budget Day as the government calls for an investigation to reveal the perpetrators.

Moments

Leaf-peeping by rail: Europe’s best autumn train journeys

Watch nature’s transformation from the comfort of your own seat with these highly-rated rail journeys that are perfect for autumn.

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Revealed: The best major railway stations in Europe

The latest European Railway Station Index ranks the top 60 busiest railway stations in Europe – and there are clear winners and losers.

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Brussels Airport reconnects to Europe’s high-speed rail network

Belgium’s largest airport is back on Europe’s high-speed rail map after more than a decade, with a new Deutsche Bahn service connecting Brussels Airport with Cologne and Antwerp.

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France’s high-speed rail network is getting a new challenger

A new French rail company has secured the first approval needed to launch high-speed services from Paris to cities including Bordeaux, Nantes and Angers, potentially bringing more choice and competition to some of the country’s busiest routes.

Moments

Family train travel in Europe: The discounts and perks to know

Rail companies in Europe are increasingly offering family-friendly services on board and reduced fares for children and young people.

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New real-time map now tracks trains across France, Spain and Belgium

A new live train map lets users track rail journeys across France, Spain and Belgium, including delays, cancellations and what type of facilities are available at stations.

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Could high-speed trains run from London to Europe every 15 minutes?

Catching a train from London to mainland Europe could soon become a lot easier, with services to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam potentially departing as often as every 15 minutes by the end of the decade as Eurostar faces a wave of new competition.

Ecotech

Will Stuttgart’s naturally cooled train station make the city hotter?

Stuttgart's subterranean railway megaproject plans to stay cool without air-con – but critics say it risks making one of Germany’s hottest cities even warmer.

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New sleeper train to launch between Brussels and Malmö in 2028

Creating a direct overnight rail connection between the Benelux, Denmark and southern Sweden, European Sleeper’s first route into Scandinavia is targeted to begin operations in April 2028.

Destinations

Unexpected twin-city breaks you can take by sleeper train in Europe

Sleeper trains are making it possible to pair destinations with completely different vibes without the airport queues. Here are some unexpected European city pairings connected by overnight rail.

Europe News

St Pancras station briefly evacuated amid controlled explosion of car

Eurostar services are continuing to operate as normal. Police have since declared the incident as non-suspicious.

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Virgin Trains clears new hurdle in bid to rival Eurostar

Virgin Trains has been cleared to run up to 20 daily return services through the Channel Tunnel from 2030, bringing an end to Eurostar’s long-running monopoly one step closer.

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Planning a rail trip across Europe? Sign up for this free course

The course covers things like how to choose the right Interrail pass and how to manage disruptions.