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Leo Express is set to significantly expand its footprint in Poland with the launch of a new cross-border rail service. Starting March 1, 2026, the private rail operator will extend its existing Kraków–Prague route all the way to Warsaw, […]
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CRRC Changchun and China Railway Harbin Group have unveiled the first YINLV tourist train, a new concept designed to bring more comfort, leisure, and technology to rail travel. The 18-carriage train can accommodate up to 528 passengers and offers
Travelers in the Moravian region are set to benefit from faster, more convenient rail travel as construction advances on the Brno–Přerov High-Speed Line. The second section, stretching from Nezamyslice to Kojetín, is scheduled for completion in 2029, promising trains
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Prague-based private rail operator RegioJet is entering the Polish domestic market, starting with its first route between Kraków and Warsaw. Test services will begin on 18 September 2025, with tickets priced from 49 PLN (≈€11). The launch will be
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Ukraine today inaugurated its first railway line built on the European Union’s standard track gauge, marking a major step toward closer transport integration with the EU. The 22-kilometre route connects Uzhhorod and Chop, two border cities in western Ukraine,
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The Consumer Choice Center has unveiled its 2025 ranking of Europe’s best railway stations, with Zürich Hauptbahnhof in Switzerland claiming the top spot. The biggest surprise, however, comes from Poland: Wrocław Główny has taken second place, debuting in the
China’s railway operator has announced that it will end the use of paper train tickets following a one-year transition period. Starting October 1, 2025, passengers will only be able to obtain electronic invoices through the official 12306 website and
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Italy is introducing the Siena Express, a vintage train experience connecting Rome and Siena this autumn. Designed for travelers seeking a slow-paced, immersive journey, the service combines restored 1970s carriages with panoramic views of Tuscany’s rolling hills, vineyards, and
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Prague’s Holešovice district has a striking new landmark: the rebuilt Praha–Bubny railway station, now open to trains and passengers after a complete reconstruction. The light-filled, spacious structure replaces the 1920s original, marking a major step in modernising the capital’s
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Starting in 2026, the iconic Al Ándalus train-hotel — known for its luxury tours through Andalusia — will launch a new seven-day route between Madrid and Seville, offering travelers a journey inspired by the golden age of rail travel
This summer was meant to mark the grand debut of Belmond’s newest jewel of luxury rail travel — the Britannic Explorer, a 10-car masterpiece of retro elegance promising multi-day adventures across the dramatic coastlines of Cornwall, the Lake District,
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Europe’s expanding rail revival is picking up speed — and starting May 1, 2026, travelers will be able to ride the rails from Prague to Copenhagen without changing trains, thanks to a new international route operated by Czech Railways
The national rail operators of the Czech Republic (ČD), Germany (DB), and Denmark (DSB) have announced the launch of a new international train route linking Prague, Berlin, and Copenhagen. Set to debut in 2026, this initiative is part of
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Come December 15, 2025, traveling between London and Amsterdam will become even easier—and far more appealing—thanks to a major upgrade in Eurostar’s service. The high-speed rail operator is set to introduce five direct trains a day in each direction
High-speed rail project UK continues to face setbacks, as Britain’s new transport secretary described the troubled HS2 line as an “appalling mess” during a statement to parliament last Wednesday. The planned route, designed to connect London with Birmingham, will
