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A winter evening train journey in northern Norway is offering travellers a rare rail-based opportunity to search for the Northern Lights far from urban light pollution. The themed service, described by Railway Pro, runs on the historic Ofoten Line, […]
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European Sleeper has announced plans to further expand its night train network with the launch of a new overnight service to Milan, scheduled to begin in June 2026. The route will run three times per week and is expected
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Deutsche Bahn (DB) and Eurostar have taken a significant step toward establishing a direct high-speed rail connection between Germany and London, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding in early December. The agreement sets out the intention of
France is preparing to launch a new high-speed rail service that will connect two of the country’s most underrated yet spectacular destinations — Bordeaux and Lyon. Set for a 2027 debut, the route will link two cities known for
Ouigo to Launch New High-Speed Rail Link Between Bordeaux and Lyon by 2027 Read More »
Spain is preparing a significant upgrade to its flagship high-speed Madrid–Barcelona rail corridor, aiming to allow trains to reach 350 km/h — a speed currently achieved only in China. Today the line is capped at 300 km/h, making the
A fresh chapter for European night trains is taking shape as Swiss Federal Railways and Germany’s RDC Deutschland prepare to launch a new EuroNight service linking Basel with Copenhagen and Malmö. Starting 15 April 2026, the train will run
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Egypt has taken a significant step toward building one of Africa’s largest and fastest rail networks, unveiling its first Siemens Velaro high-speed trains at TransMEA 2025 in New Cairo. The 250 km/h units mark the beginning of a new
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Italy’s state-owned passenger rail operator Trenitalia is preparing to enter the German market with its own high-speed trains, aiming to compete directly with Deutsche Bahn. According to The Pioneer, Trenitalia’s German subsidiary Netinera plans to purchase up to 14
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The legendary luxury train Orient Express, which once connected Paris and Istanbul between 1883 and 1977, is set to return to the tracks in 2027 — nearly half a century after its last full journey across Europe. While parts
The Legendary Orient Express Returns To The Rails In 2027 Read More »
Honolulu’s long-awaited Skyline rail project has taken another major step forward. The city has opened the second segment of the 18.9-mile elevated rail line, extending service from Aloha Stadium to West Honolulu. The new 5.2-mile stretch includes a station
If trains could flirt, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express would be that impossibly elegant stranger you catch eyes with across the platform — all polished mahogany and quiet confidence. And in 2026, it’s setting its sights on Italy, sweeping through the
Eurostar has unveiled plans for a new era in European high-speed rail with a €2 billion investment in up to 50 double-decker trains, marking the first time such trains will operate through the Channel Tunnel and on the UK
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More than 100 people were injured after two high-speed trains collided near the village of Jablonov nad Turňou in eastern Slovakia. The crash occurred just before a tunnel entrance, prompting a large-scale emergency response. According to Petra Klimešová, spokesperson
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The night train connecting Berlin and Paris will be discontinued in December 2025, according to Austria’s national railway operator ÖBB, which currently runs the route. The decision follows France’s withdrawal of state subsidies for the service, which was launched
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From 1 October 2025, Eurostar staff across all routes will step into a striking new uniform collection, celebrating 30 years of heritage while reflecting the distinctive Eurostar experience. Presented in a fashion-forward catwalk on board a train at Paris-Nord
Eurostar Staff Rock Green Dr. Martens in Bold New Uniforms Read More »
