rail transport


'Black Friday' In Italy: What Today's Nationwide Strikes Mean For Travellers

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Nationwide transport walkouts, including strikes on 28 November and 12 December, may affect holiday travel. Read more

Slow-paced And Low-cost: Why You Should Do A Bus And Train Odyssey Around Scandinavia This Winter

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Scandinavia is one of Europe’s most expensive destinations, but choosing the right transport can mean considerable sav... Read more

You Might Soon Be Able To Travel From Switzerland To Sweden On This New Sleeper Train

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Tickets for the EuroNight service are expected to go on sale starting 4 November. Read more

Eurostar Unveils €2bn Plan To Run Double-decker Trains Through Channel Tunnel

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The huge investment comes after several companies risk dismantling Eurostar’s monopoly on the Channel Tunnel. Read more

This New Luxury Train Route Will Soon Link Paris With Italys Amalfi Coast

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Italy is also running special train services for white truffle season, the olive harvest and Christmas. Read more

ÖBB Scraps Sleeper From Paris To Vienna. Hop Aboard These Alternative Night Trains Instead

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Nightjet services connecting Paris, Berlin and Vienna will no longer be offered as of 14 December 2025. Read more

Why You Should Take A Slow Journey Through Tuscany On A Retro 1970s Train This Autumn

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You’ll need to book quickly as the route is only running for a limited time this autumn. Read more

ScotRail Abolishes Peak Rail Fares In Attempt To Encourage More People To Use Trains

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The removal of peak rail fares is expected to significantly help passengers with savings and deal with the current cost ... Read more

ScotRail Abolishes Peak Rail Fares In Attempt To Encourage More People To Use Trains

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The removal of peak rail fares is expected to significantly help passengers with savings and deal with the current cost ... Read more

Why Thailands New Luxury Blue Jasmine Train Will Be Like A Boutique Hotel On Wheels

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Thailand’s upcoming luxury heritage train will allow passengers to visit historical sites and engage in deeper cultura... Read more

Rome–Naples Railway Line Gets Earthquake Early Warning System That Stops Trains Automatically

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Italy's first rail Earthquake Early Warning System debuts on Rome–Naples line, using sensors to detect and halt trains... Read more

All Of The Cheese, None Of The Hassle: Why I Took A Small-group Rail Tour Through Switzerland

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

Europe Wants Seamless International Train Travel. Deutsche Bahn Says Its Getting There

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

Espresso Riviera: This Night Train Will Whisk Passengers From Rome To The French Coast This Summer

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

I Rode Through Taiwan's Cedar Forests On This Scenic 113-year-old Mountain Railway

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The railway was originally built to transport cargo but this recently restored heritage route has since swapped timber f... Read more

Europeans Intend To Travel More By Train Than By Any Other Form Of Transport In The Next Five Years

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

Im Glad We Didnt Fly: How I Interrailed Across Europe With My Two Kids

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

New Competitors Could Slash Channel Tunnel Rail Fare By 30 Per Cent In The Next 15 Years

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

Europes Top Rail Operators And Routes For A Dog-friendly Adventure Across The Continent

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Plenty of rail and cruise companies now accept pets, meaning you can take a trip without worrying about crates or cargo ... Read more

From European Sleepers To Californias Amtrak: This Rail Tour Takes You Around The World In 100 Days

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