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British Airways has launched its annual June sale, offering discounts on flight and holiday packages to a range of destinations. The promotion runs until 25 June 2026 and covers bookings made through British Airways and British Airways Holidays. The […]
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European rail operator Eurostar has launched a new direct train service between Paris and Amsterdam, with fares starting at 19 euros, adding another cross-border option for travellers between two of the continent’s busiest capitals. The service gives passengers a
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Direct passenger train services between Moscow and Dushanbe are set to return after more than six years as Russia and Tajikistan restore one of Central Asia’s longest international rail connections. The route will officially restart operations from June 21,
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Eurostar has reported another year of passenger growth as demand for international rail travel continued increasing across Europe, helping push annual passenger numbers to a new milestone while supporting major expansion plans. The high-speed rail operator carried 20 million
Eurostar Passenger Numbers Hit 20 Million As Expansion Plans Accelerate Read More »
Eurostar has launched a new summer promotion offering travelers discounts of up to 25 percent on selected routes as consumers continue searching for cheaper ways to travel across Europe during peak holiday season. The limited-time sale arrives as rising
Eurostar Cuts Summer Fares By 25% Across Popular European Routes Read More »
London travellers are facing major disruption this week as two 24-hour strikes by Tube drivers are set to go ahead after negotiations failed to resolve a dispute over proposed working arrangements. The industrial action threatens widespread disruption across the
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Portugal’s national passenger rail operator Comboios de Portugal (CP) has launched a major international tender for the supply of high-speed trains for the country’s future Porto-Lisbon railway line. The contract marks a significant step forward in Portugal’s first high-speed
Portugal Launches €504 Million Tender For Porto-Lisbon Railway Line Read More »
Four people, including two children, have died after a train collided with a school bus at a level crossing in the Belgian town of Buggenhout. Several other children were seriously injured in the crash, which occurred on Tuesday morning
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France has officially approved the new Avelia Horizon high-speed trains, also known as TGV M, for operation at speeds of up to 320 km/h on the national rail network. The approval marks a major milestone for France’s next generation
France Approves New Avelia Horizon High-Speed Trains For 320 Km/h Operation Read More »
A consortium formed by Swedish-Finnish engineering companies Sweco and AFRY AB has been selected by the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency Väylävirasto to design the Rail Nordica railway project connecting northern Finland with Sweden. The planned cross-border rail line is
Finland And Sweden Advance Rail Nordica Cross-Border Railway Project Read More »
More than 140 years after the original Orient Express became one of Europe’s most legendary luxury rail journeys, a new route connecting Rome and Istanbul is set to launch in 2026. The new service, called La Dolce Vita Orient
New Orient Express Route From Rome To Istanbul Launches In 202 Read More »
The first train carrying Great British Railways (GBR) branding has officially been unveiled ahead of the next phase of the UK government’s rail public ownership programme. A Southern Class 387 train received the new branding makeover in Brighton before
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Britain’s long-promised high-speed rail link has been pushed deeper into the future after the government confirmed a major reset of HS2, with the first services between London and Birmingham now not expected until between 2036 and 2039. The announcement,
HS2 Reset Pushes London-Birmingham Rail Link Into The Late 2030s Read More »
Etihad Rail has revealed which passenger stations will open first as the UAE prepares to launch its long-awaited national passenger rail network in 2026. The first phase of the passenger service will connect 11 cities and regions across the
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Italy’s transport network is preparing for one of its largest nationwide strikes of the year as rail workers, metro staff and local transport employees plan a 24-hour walkout beginning on Sunday evening. The strike, organised by the Unione Sindacale
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