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DEURNE | Antwerp International Airport faces uncertain future as subsidies, TUI exit and new business model collide
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DEURNE | Antwerp International Airport faces uncertain future as subsidies, TUI exit and new business model collide

Government backs five-year test for Deurne Airport The future of Antwerp International Airport (ANR) is increasingly … DEURNE | Antwerp International Airport faces uncertain future as subsidies, TUI exit and new business model collideRead more

by Timothy•17 September 202612 September 2026•2
Eurostar promises double-decker cocktail bar for new Alstom Celestia trains
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Eurostar promises double-decker cocktail bar for new Alstom Celestia trains

Eurostar is adding a striking new feature to its future double-decker trains: a two-storey cocktail bar … Eurostar promises double-decker cocktail bar for new Alstom Celestia trainsRead more

by Timothy•16 September 202616 September 2026•15
Czechia becomes Europe’s only destination where British women outspend men, Belgium 2nd most gender-balanced market
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Czechia becomes Europe’s only destination where British women outspend men, Belgium 2nd most gender-balanced market

For the first time in Europe, female tourists from the United Kingdom are outspending their male … Czechia becomes Europe’s only destination where British women outspend men, Belgium 2nd most gender-balanced marketRead more

by Timothy•16 September 202616 September 2026•2
Antwerp rents pass €1,000 as single tenants face housing costs of up to 64% of income
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Antwerp rents pass €1,000 as single tenants face housing costs of up to 64% of income

The average rent for an apartment in Antwerp has passed €1,000 a month for the first … Antwerp rents pass €1,000 as single tenants face housing costs of up to 64% of incomeRead more

by Timothy•14 September 202614 September 2026•6
ANTWERP | FOMU to open three new exhibitions by Graciela Iturbide, Léonard Pongo and Lola Pertsowsky
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ANTWERP | FOMU to open three new exhibitions by Graciela Iturbide, Léonard Pongo and Lola Pertsowsky

Three new exhibitions will open at the Antwerp photography museum FOMU on 18 September 2026, bringing … ANTWERP | FOMU to open three new exhibitions by Graciela Iturbide, Léonard Pongo and Lola PertsowskyRead more

by Timothy•13 September 202612 September 2026•13
NETHERLANDS | ACM clears Arriva plans for direct trains from Amersfoort and The Hague to Paris
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NETHERLANDS | ACM clears Arriva plans for direct trains from Amersfoort and The Hague to Paris

Arriva’s plans to launch direct international train services from Amersfoort and The Hague to Paris can … NETHERLANDS | ACM clears Arriva plans for direct trains from Amersfoort and The Hague to ParisRead more

by Timothy•11 September 202611 September 2026•4
Italo interested in running trains to / in Belgium and the Netherlands, after conquering Germany
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Italo interested in running trains to / in Belgium and the Netherlands, after conquering Germany

Italian private high-speed rail operator Italo is planning further international expansion after Germany, with Belgium and … Italo interested in running trains to / in Belgium and the Netherlands, after conquering GermanyRead more

by Timothy•11 September 202611 September 2026•28
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
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

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  1. Timothy on Switzerland breaks tourism records with almost 44 million overnight stays in 20255 November 2026

    Independent railway commentator and cross-border rail expert Jon Worth has had enough of the tropes and jokes about Deutsche Bahn.…

  2. Timothy on KINGDOM OF BELGIUM | Tourism reaches new heights as record visitor numbers underline the country’s growing appeal5 November 2026

    Independent railway commentator and cross-border rail expert Jon Worth has had enough of the tropes and jokes about Deutsche Bahn.…

  3. Timothy on Another soft launch: Sidetrack.blog5 November 2026

    Independent railway commentator and cross-border rail expert Jon Worth has had enough of the tropes and jokes about Deutsche Bahn.…

  4. Timothy on Spain closes in on France as world’s most visited country5 November 2026

    Almost two-thirds of European Union residents aged 15 and over took at least one tourism trip for personal purposes in…

  5. Timothy on Spain closes in on France as world’s most visited country5 November 2026

    Almost two-thirds of European Union residents aged 15 and over took at least one tourism trip for personal purposes in…

  6. Timothy on Belgian travel stats to the United States continued to decline throughout 20255 November 2026

    Almost two-thirds of European Union residents aged 15 and over took at least one tourism trip for personal purposes in…

  7. Timothy on Thailand happy with Belgian visitor numbers and welcomes Tomorrowland festival5 November 2026

    Almost two-thirds of European Union residents aged 15 and over took at least one tourism trip for personal purposes in…

  8. Timothy on Greece sets new tourism records in 2025 with nearly 38 million visitors5 November 2026

    Almost two-thirds of European Union residents aged 15 and over took at least one tourism trip for personal purposes in…

  9. Timothy on Flanders continues to grow as a tourist destination with over 15 million visitors in 20255 November 2026

    Almost two-thirds of European Union residents aged 15 and over took at least one tourism trip for personal purposes in…

  10. Timothy on Morocco records historic tourism year with 19.8 million visitors in 20255 November 2026

    Almost two-thirds of European Union residents aged 15 and over took at least one tourism trip for personal purposes in…

  11. Timothy on International tourism to the United States continues to slide in 20265 November 2026

    Almost two-thirds of European Union residents aged 15 and over took at least one tourism trip for personal purposes in…

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