Public transport


Glasgow Is Planning To Pilot A Free Public Transport Scheme - But Theres A Rocky Road Ahead

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The pilot scheme would initially be tested out on 1,000 Glaswegians - but it’s far from coming to fruition as funding ... Read more

Luxembourgs Free Public Transport To Be Extended Across French Border With New Commuter Scheme

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A new scheme will see French commuters able to get to their offices in Luxembourg without charge - and it offers environ... Read more

France Set To Launch €49 Rail Pass This Summer: Who Is Eligible And When Will It Start?

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French President Emmanuel Macron said last year he wanted a rail pass for all, but after months of negotiations, a scale... Read more

'The Return Of The Night Train': Belgium Plans To Boost Sleeper Services During Its EU Presidency

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“The unfair competition between trains and planes must be addressed,” says Belgium’s Minister for Mobility. Read more

Are German Train Strikes Finally Ending? Deutsche Bahn Strikes Deal With Train Drivers Union

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The deal includes a 'peace obligation' to prevent strikes until at least February 2026. Read more

New To Taking A Sleeper Train? Heres The Best Way To Book Tickets And Plan Your Journey

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How to plan your sleeper train adventure - from researching to when to book. Read more

The Kids Now Prefer Trains To Planes: How I Took My Family On A 7-day Rail Adventure Around Europe

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Just because you have kids in tow, doesn’t mean you can’t be ambitious with travel plans. Read more

Deutschlandticket: Germany Will Continue To Offer €49 Public Transport Pass In 2024

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Travellers can still take advantage of Germany's €49 public transport ticket this year thanks to government funding. Read more

Deutschlandticket: Germany Will Continue To Offer €49 Public Transport Pass In 2024

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Travellers can still take advantage of Germany's €49 public transport ticket this year thanks to government funding. Read more

London Underground Strike: Travel Chaos Expected For The Capital Next Week As Tube Shuts Down

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Industrial action planned in 2023 was averted after talks progressed, but negotiations appear to have stalled this time ... Read more

Pickpocketing On The London Tube: Theft Soars By 83% With Popular Tourist Destinations Key Targets

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Popular tourist destinations are being targeted as theft soars on the London Underground. Read more

Spains New High-speed Train Whisks You To Glacial Lakes And Rugged Beaches

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Spain opens high-speed railway after 20 years under construction. Read more

How Do Germany And Hungarys €49 Unlimited Public Transport Tickets Work?

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Two countries have launched new public transport passes that allow you to use almost all bus and rail services without h... Read more

Berlin Announces Plans For A Sustainable Magnetic Levitation Train. How Will It Work?

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Berlin has announced plans for a sustainable 'maglev' train. Here's how it will work. Read more

It's Not Our Aim To Become Rich: Inside European Sleepers Turbulent First Season Of Night Trains

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Europe's night trains face cut-throat competition from budget airlines. Read more

Winter Travel: Are We Likely To See The Return Of COVID Travel Rules And Restrictions?

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The BA.2.86 or 'Pirola' COVID variant has been detected in 15 countries. Here's how to travel safely. Read more

Colossal Waste Of Public Money: UK Threatens To Cut High-speed Railway Short

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Northerners say they are ‘treated as second-class citizens when it comes to transport’. Read more

France Will Launch A €49 Rail Pass After The Success Of The Deutschlandticket

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France will launch a €49 public transport ticket. Here’s everything you need to know. Read more

Paris To Berlin: New Sleeper Train Between France And Germany To Launch Later This Year

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Nightjet's Paris-Berlin train to relaunch in 2024 as Europe’s rail revival gathers speed. Read more

Rugby World Cup: Airport Chaos Could Hit France As Air Traffic Controllers Threaten Strike Action

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Airport and public transport strikes could impact thousands of people travelling to the Rugby World Cup. Read more