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GoVolta gets green light for domestic and international train services in the Netherlands
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GoVolta gets green light for domestic and international train services in the Netherlands

Dutch rail newcomer GoVolta has received regulatory approval to carry passengers between Dutch stations as part … GoVolta gets green light for domestic and international train services in the NetherlandsRead more

by Timothy•17 September 202617 September 2026•0
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•1
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•5
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•16
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•18
EUROPE | 5 combinations of one-day-cities you can visit in one-week trips 
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EUROPE | 5 combinations of one-day-cities you can visit in one-week trips 

On 18 August 2026, Italy‘s Urban Mood Magazine published ‘10 Underrated European Cities to Visit in … EUROPE | 5 combinations of one-day-cities you can visit in one-week trips Read more

by Timothy•4 September 202631 August 2026•5
GoVolta unveils ambitious expansion with new services to Cologne, Luxembourg, Strasbourg, plus high-speed trains to Paris
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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

by Timothy•31 July 202631 July 2026•35
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•40
GERMANY | Italo confirms €3.6 billion investment to launch high-speed rail services, signs €3 billion Siemens train deal
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GERMANY | Italo confirms €3.6 billion investment to launch high-speed rail services, signs €3 billion Siemens train deal

Italian high-speed rail operator Italo Holding has signed a major contract with Siemens Mobility for 26 … GERMANY | Italo confirms €3.6 billion investment to launch high-speed rail services, signs €3 billion Siemens train dealRead more

by Timothy•22 July 202621 July 2026•0
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•132

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