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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
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
EUROPE | 10 underrated cities to visit
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EUROPE | 10 underrated cities to visit

Italy’s Urban Mood Magazine has highlighted ten European cities it believes travellers should visit in 2026, … EUROPE | 10 underrated cities to visitRead more

by Timothy•28 August 202631 August 2026•16
Dutch and Belgian passenger advocates call for swift reopening of Hamont-Weert railway
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Dutch and Belgian passenger advocates call for swift reopening of Hamont-Weert railway

Belgian and Dutch passenger organisations are calling for the rapid reopening of the railway between Hamont … Dutch and Belgian passenger advocates call for swift reopening of Hamont-Weert railwayRead more

by Timothy•26 August 202625 August 2026•52
NETHERLANDS | NS runs trains every five minutes for final Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort
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NETHERLANDS | NS runs trains every five minutes for final Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort

The final Formula 1 weekend at Zandvoort in the Netherlands has got underway, with Dutch railway … NETHERLANDS | NS runs trains every five minutes for final Dutch Grand Prix at ZandvoortRead more

by Timothy•21 August 202621 August 2026•5
European Sleeper, Nightjet and OUIGO Train Classique services through Belgium to change from September 2026
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European Sleeper, Nightjet and OUIGO Train Classique services through Belgium to change from September 2026

Rail news website Mobilithib, by Thibault Lapers, has uncovered a series of timetable changes affecting international … European Sleeper, Nightjet and OUIGO Train Classique services through Belgium to change from September 2026Read more

by Timothy•30 July 202630 July 2026•67
KINGDOM OF BELGIUM | Tourism reaches new heights as record visitor numbers underline the country’s growing appeal
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KINGDOM OF BELGIUM | Tourism reaches new heights as record visitor numbers underline the country’s growing appeal

Today is the National Holiday of Belgium. On 21 July 1831, Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg and … KINGDOM OF BELGIUM | Tourism reaches new heights as record visitor numbers underline the country’s growing appealRead more

by Timothy•21 July 202618 July 2026•189
Arriva expands Paris train ambitions with extra The Hague to Belgium connections
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Arriva expands Paris train ambitions with extra The Hague to Belgium connections

Dutch rail operator Arriva has unveiled plans to significantly expand its international rail ambitions by adding … Arriva expands Paris train ambitions with extra The Hague to Belgium connectionsRead more

by Timothy•8 July 20268 July 2026•78
Political push in the Netherlands for Eindhoven to Brussels EuroCity
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Political push in the Netherlands for Eindhoven to Brussels EuroCity

In The Hague, South Holland, Member of Parliament Pieter Grinwis (Christian Union, ChristenUnie) has authored a … Political push in the Netherlands for Eindhoven to Brussels EuroCityRead more

by Timothy•18 June 202618 June 2026•88
GoVolta launches daily Amsterdam to Paris day train via Antwerp and Ghent, with tickets from €19
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GoVolta launches daily Amsterdam to Paris day train via Antwerp and Ghent, with tickets from €19

From 14 December 2026, Dutch rail operator GoVolta will begin daily services between Amsterdam and Paris, … GoVolta launches daily Amsterdam to Paris day train via Antwerp and Ghent, with tickets from €19Read more

by Timothy•28 May 202628 May 2026•101

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