From 2 October 2026, NS International will launch a new direct ICE service from the Netherlands … Deutsche Bahn and Nederlandse Spoorwegen launch direct ICE services to Hamburg and BremenRead more
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NS drops bag ban: can passengers still be trusted to do the right thing?
Dutch railway operator Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) will not introduce a formal ban on passengers placing bags … NS drops bag ban: can passengers still be trusted to do the right thing?Read more
Virgin Trains takes major step towards London–Brussels, Paris and Amsterdam services
Virgin Trains has taken a major step towards challenging Eurostar‘s dominance of cross-Channel passenger rail services … Virgin Trains takes major step towards London–Brussels, Paris and Amsterdam servicesRead more
100 YEARS OF NMBS / SNCB | Centenary train visits Schaerbeek (29–30 August), Liège (12–13 September) and Antwerp (10–11 October)
NMBS / SNCB will mark its centenary with a unique travelling exhibition bringing together almost a … 100 YEARS OF NMBS / SNCB | Centenary train visits Schaerbeek (29–30 August), Liège (12–13 September) and Antwerp (10–11 October)Read more
RAIL IN EUROPE | Off-the-shelf trains to speed up delivery and cut costs
As Europe races towards climate neutrality, rail transport is set to play a pivotal role. Yet, … RAIL IN EUROPE | Off-the-shelf trains to speed up delivery and cut costsRead more
GERMANY | FlixTrain to launch Munich services from 2028 with new Siemens and Talgo fleet
FlixTrain will begin serving Munich in Bavaria in Germany from 2028 with a new fleet of … GERMANY | FlixTrain to launch Munich services from 2028 with new Siemens and Talgo fleetRead more
TRENITALIA | FS Group orders 19 high-speed trains for expansion in France and Paris – London route
FS Group, also known as Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane, also known as Trenitalia, is ordering 19 … TRENITALIA | FS Group orders 19 high-speed trains for expansion in France and Paris – London routeRead more
FINLAND | Reissujuna and Luna Rail work on new night train to Lapland
Finnish experiential rail operator Reissujuna and Berlin-based startup Luna Rail have announced a partnership to develop … FINLAND | Reissujuna and Luna Rail work on new night train to LaplandRead more
NETHERLANDS | OVpay phone tap-in for public transport now without unlocking device
The Netherlands has become the first country in the world to introduce nationwide public transport check-in … NETHERLANDS | OVpay phone tap-in for public transport now without unlocking deviceRead more
GoVolta unveils ambitious expansion with new services to Cologne, Luxembourg, Strasbourg, plus high-speed trains to Paris
Dutch open-access operator GoVolta has announced its most ambitious expansion plans yet, notifying the Netherlands Authority … GoVolta unveils ambitious expansion with new services to Cologne, Luxembourg, Strasbourg, plus high-speed trains to ParisRead more