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Could Scotland’s Caledonian Sleeper train soon be on track for Europe?

Scotland could soon be connected directly to mainland Europe by rail as a new working group begins exploring the possibility of extending the Caledonian Sleeper service beyond London.

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Trains over planes? The European routes where rail is faster than air

These are the European routes where taking the train is faster than flying between popular destinations, including Brussels to Paris and Madrid to Seville.

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Inside the world’s longest rail tunnel – and the nature it disrupts

The world’s largest railway tunnel between Austria and Italy has created a mega-landfill in the Alps. Can developers restore it sustainably?

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Take the train to these traditional crafts centres in Europe

From clay-sculpting to glasswork, here are the ancient skills you can learn about and how to reach where they are still practised by train.

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Eurostar’s new direct London-Antwerp route launches this December

The new route will allow travellers to skip the transfer in Brussels – but you won’t be able to take a direct return on the way back.

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Eurail and Interrail explained: How Europe's rail passes work

Planning a European rail adventure? With 33 countries to explore, here’s everything you need to know about Eurail and Interrail passes to see the continent at a slower pace.

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India launches first hydrogen-powered passenger train to cut emissions

India launches its first hydrogen-powered passenger train, NaMo Green Rail, boosting clean rail transport and cutting diesel emissions.

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Rail startup plans to launch London to Cologne trains by 2030

The new direct London-Cologne rail services will shave as much as two hours off the current journey time.

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Eurostar upgrades ‘Celestia’ train order to withstand 55C heat

As extreme temperatures become increasingly common across Europe, Eurostar is future-proofing its next generation of trains with air conditioning designed to keep passengers moving in temperatures of up to 55C.

Earth News

Switzerland’s solar railway has been a success. What happens next?

Solar railways could soon become commonplace in Europe, following a successful trial in Switzerland.

Moments

This steam railway that chugs through the Swiss Alps has turned 100

The steam trains now operate exclusively as a tourist attraction in the summers between the stations of Realp and Oberwald.

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One of the world’s most scenic rail journeys returns for summer

Built in 1898 during the Klondike Gold Rush, the iconic White Pass & Yukon Route offers journeys from Skagway in Alaska into British Columbia and Canada's Yukon Territory.

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Renfe strike forces cancellation of 320 trains in Spain on Monday

The 24-hour strike is disrupting high-speed, regional and suburban rail services just as the holiday getaway is getting under way.

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Netherlands unveils unlimited monthly rail pass for €49 this summer

This summer rail deal makes exploring the Netherlands easier and less hefty on our wallets. Here’s how to make the most of it and where else in Europe you can save on rail travel

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New train line connecting Dubai and Abu Dhabi to launch

Etihad Rail will start its route between the UAE capital and Fujairah in late June, with further stations opening in the coming months.

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German rail network temporary halted due to technical malfunction

Deutsche Bahn said its services were resuming “step by step” after an almost three hour outage which froze all of its operations nationwide.