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A new travel disruptor is set to revolutionize how Europeans get around the continent. Berlin-based startup Nox has announced its ambitious plan to launch a network of overnight trains offering affordable, fully private rooms by 2027—positioning itself as a […]
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Hungary’s national railway company, MÁV, has launched a new compensation system for passengers experiencing significant train delays, effective June 1, 2025. This initiative is a part of a broader plan by the Hungarian Ministry of Construction and Transport to
Eurostar has announced positive year-end results and growth for the third year running, alongside brand-new destinations the business intends to serve with its new trains. The fleet of up to 50 trains will be in service from the early
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Russia and North Korea Resume Direct Train Service after a four-year pause, with OAO “RZD” announcing the restart of international non-stop railway carriages between Pyongyang and Moscow, as well as Pyongyang and Khabarovsk. Passenger rail connections with North Korea
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Eurostar unveils redesigned Premier Lounges in Paris and Brussels, offering passengers a refreshed, elegant space to relax before their high-speed journey. These upgrades reflect the rail company’s ongoing commitment to delivering a premium experience, both on board and at
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Thailand’s Tourism Authority has introduced a new high-end rail experience—the Blue Jasmine Rail Journey—set to roll out in November 2025. Originally a 1960s Japanese sleeper train, the beautifully restored Blue Jasmine offers a nine-day cultural journey from Bangkok to
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High-speed trains in Europe are about to get a major upgrade. In a move set to transform cross-border travel, Italy’s Trenitalia, Germany’s Deutsche Bahn, and Austria’s ÖBB have signed an agreement to launch new direct train services between Germany
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FlixTrain is making a major leap forward in the European rail sector with a €2.4 billion deal for up to 65 high-speed trains based on the Talgo 230 platform, also known as ICE L in Germany. The initial firm
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Cross-border train travel in Europe is set to become much easier starting in autumn 2025, thanks to a new unified ticketing system backed by major European railway operators. For years, travelers have had to book separate tickets when journeying
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Rail Baltica, the ambitious high-speed rail project connecting the Baltic states to the rest of Europe, faces a major delay in Latvia, with key portions now expected to be completed no earlier than 2035. Despite years of planning and
Vitruvian Partners has acquired Great Rail Journeys, a renowned UK-based provider of escorted tours, in a buyout deal from private equity firm Duke Street. While the financial details of the transaction have not been disclosed, the acquisition marks a
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Austria’s Siemens Viaggio Comfort Railjet trains are set for a significant upgrade as national railway operator ÖBB announces a comprehensive modernization plan for its 60 high-speed trains by 2031. The upgrade will enhance both the train cars and their
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Uzbekistan launches high-speed railway with the introduction of state-of-the-art Hyundai Rotem trains. The newly completed high-speed railway line is designed to bolster Uzbekistan’s transport infrastructure, enhance regional connectivity, and support the country’s growth as a logistics and tourism hub
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Eurostar plans to invest heavily in the future of international rail, including the addition of up to 50 new trains, but a major obstacle is emerging: a lack of space to maintain and store them. In its formal response
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Warsaw to Rijeka train service could be on track for a summer launch, offering a new and scenic route from Poland to the Croatian coast. Polish Minister of Infrastructure Dariusz Klimczak has announced that there is a real chance
