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YES TO THE NIGHT TRAIN | A plea for reclining seats and six-berth compartments
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YES TO THE NIGHT TRAIN | A plea for reclining seats and six-berth compartments

For the first time in half a century, France will launch the construction of brand-new night … YES TO THE NIGHT TRAIN | A plea for reclining seats and six-berth compartmentsRead more

by Timothy•11 September 202610 September 2026•32
BELGIUM | 15 million passengers took the train this summer
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BELGIUM | 15 million passengers took the train this summer

Belgian trains had a strong summer, with 15 million occasional passengers travelling by train during July … BELGIUM | 15 million passengers took the train this summerRead more

by Timothy•10 September 202623 September 2026•13
‘Eurail’ disappears as Interrail becomes single global rail pass brand
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‘Eurail’ disappears as Interrail becomes single global rail pass brand

The Eurail and Interrail rail passes have officially been brought together under a single brand, with … ‘Eurail’ disappears as Interrail becomes single global rail pass brandRead more

by Timothy•9 September 20269 September 2026•1
Back On Track Belgium salutes return of Brussels–Milan night train as “a real feat”
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Back On Track Belgium salutes return of Brussels–Milan night train as “a real feat”

The return of a direct night train between Brussels and Milan has been welcomed by Back … Back On Track Belgium salutes return of Brussels–Milan night train as “a real feat”Read more

by Timothy•9 September 20269 September 2026•36
Record breaking Longest Train Journey in the European Union began in Kemijärvi, Finland
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Record breaking Longest Train Journey in the European Union began in Kemijärvi, Finland

At 19:00 EEST (18:00 CEST, 17:00 BST) Monday 7th September 2026 a record breaking train journey … Record breaking Longest Train Journey in the European Union began in Kemijärvi, FinlandRead more

by Timothy•7 September 20267 September 2026•10
Antwerp now linked to Cologne in Germany with direct Deutsche Bahn ICE via Brussels Airport – Zaventem
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Antwerp now linked to Cologne in Germany with direct Deutsche Bahn ICE via Brussels Airport – Zaventem

Antwerp is now directly connected to Cologne by high-speed train for the first time, giving the … Antwerp now linked to Cologne in Germany with direct Deutsche Bahn ICE via Brussels Airport – ZaventemRead more

by Timothy•7 September 20267 September 2026•60
Antwerp-Central sees increase in international train travel
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Antwerp-Central sees increase in international train travel

International rail travel from Antwerp in Belgium is continuing to grow strongly, with Eurostar reporting a … Antwerp-Central sees increase in international train travelRead more

by Timothy•7 September 20267 September 2026•46
14-20 SEPTEMBER 2026 | Mobility Week celebrates 50 years of Brussels Metro
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14-20 SEPTEMBER 2026 | Mobility Week celebrates 50 years of Brussels Metro

The Brussels-Capital Region, MIVB / STIB and Brussels Mobility will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the … 14-20 SEPTEMBER 2026 | Mobility Week celebrates 50 years of Brussels MetroRead more

by Timothy•6 September 20266 September 2026•9
Europe’s night-train revival: a real comeback or a false dawn?
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Europe’s night-train revival: a real comeback or a false dawn?

The expansion of European Sleeper’s network provides a convenient reason to take another look at Europe’s … Europe’s night-train revival: a real comeback or a false dawn?Read more

by Timothy•5 September 20265 September 2026•46
SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER | Antwerp bids farewell to its iconic PCC trams after 66 years
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SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER | Antwerp bids farewell to its iconic PCC trams after 66 years

Antwerp will bid a final farewell to its iconic PCC trams on Saturday 26 September 2026, … SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER | Antwerp bids farewell to its iconic PCC trams after 66 yearsRead more

by Timothy•4 September 20264 September 2026•8

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