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NS tests new maintenance planning and fixed train formations to improve capacity
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NS tests new maintenance planning and fixed train formations to improve capacity

Dutch rail operator Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) is introducing a series of operational changes aimed at improving … NS tests new maintenance planning and fixed train formations to improve capacityRead more

by Timothy•8 March 20268 March 2026•3
DEUTSCHE BAHN | First ICE service to the Belgian North Sea coast, at Ostend, this summer
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DEUTSCHE BAHN | First ICE service to the Belgian North Sea coast, at Ostend, this summer

Deutsche Bahn has published a press release on Wednesday 4 March 2026 regarding its plans for … DEUTSCHE BAHN | First ICE service to the Belgian North Sea coast, at Ostend, this summerRead more

by Timothy•5 March 20264 March 2026•33
FRANCE | Government delays purchase of new night train coaches
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FRANCE | Government delays purchase of new night train coaches

When President Emmanuel Macron announced a major renaissance of night trains in 2020, the ambition was … FRANCE | Government delays purchase of new night train coachesRead more

by Timothy•4 March 20263 March 2026•35
European Sleeper postpones Brussels–Cologne–Zurich–Milan night train to 9 September 2026
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European Sleeper postpones Brussels–Cologne–Zurich–Milan night train to 9 September 2026

The Dutch–Belgian cooperative European Sleeper has postponed the launch of its new Brussels–Cologne–Zurich–Milan night train to … European Sleeper postpones Brussels–Cologne–Zurich–Milan night train to 9 September 2026Read more

by Timothy•3 March 20263 March 2026•37
Deutsche Bahn ICE 1110 and 1111 to connect Cologne and Ostend on weekends from 6 June to end of summer 2026
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Deutsche Bahn ICE 1110 and 1111 to connect Cologne and Ostend on weekends from 6 June to end of summer 2026

Deutsche Bahn loves Belgium, it seems. It will run ICE services from Cologne in Germany to … Deutsche Bahn ICE 1110 and 1111 to connect Cologne and Ostend on weekends from 6 June to end of summer 2026Read more

by Timothy•1 March 20264 March 2026•42
ITALY | Trenitalia unveils €2 billion investment plan and orders 74 new Frecciarossa high-speed trains
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ITALY | Trenitalia unveils €2 billion investment plan and orders 74 new Frecciarossa high-speed trains

Trenitalia is accelerating towards 2030 with a major €2 billion investment programme aimed at strengthening its … ITALY | Trenitalia unveils €2 billion investment plan and orders 74 new Frecciarossa high-speed trainsRead more

by Timothy•28 February 202625 February 2026•24
Deutsche Bahn confirms Cologne – Brussels Airport – Antwerp ICE connection from September 2026
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Deutsche Bahn confirms Cologne – Brussels Airport – Antwerp ICE connection from September 2026

German passenger operator Deutsche Bahn (DB) confirmed to Belgian news agency Belga on Friday 20 February … Deutsche Bahn confirms Cologne – Brussels Airport – Antwerp ICE connection from September 2026Read more

by Timothy•21 February 202621 February 2026•24
Poland, Germany and France launch joint push for cross-border rail upgrades and future high-speed links
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Poland, Germany and France launch joint push for cross-border rail upgrades and future high-speed links

Poland, Germany and France have launched a coordinated push to strengthen cross-border rail connectivity and develop … Poland, Germany and France launch joint push for cross-border rail upgrades and future high-speed linksRead more

by Timothy•21 February 202619 February 2026•32
Direct train from Brussels to Eindhoven?
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Direct train from Brussels to Eindhoven?

Belgium and the Netherlands have taken a step towards improving cross-border rail connectivity, with a potential … Direct train from Brussels to Eindhoven?Read more

by Timothy•19 February 2026•40

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