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ÖBB adds international train connections to Germany, Italy, Serbia and Slovakia to 2027 timetable
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ÖBB adds international train connections to Germany, Italy, Serbia and Slovakia to 2027 timetable

Austria’s Österreichische Bundesbahnen or ÖBB will expand international rail services in its 2027 timetable, introducing a … ÖBB adds international train connections to Germany, Italy, Serbia and Slovakia to 2027 timetableRead more

by Timothy•14 October 202614 October 2026•11
VIDEO | The Longest Train Journey in the European Union: From Finland to Portugal by train in just 125 hours and 31 minutes
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VIDEO | The Longest Train Journey in the European Union: From Finland to Portugal by train in just 125 hours and 31 minutes

‘125 Hours – Europe’s Longest Train Journey: From the Arctic to the Atlantic’ 125 hours. 23 … VIDEO | The Longest Train Journey in the European Union: From Finland to Portugal by train in just 125 hours and 31 minutesRead more

by Timothy•20 September 202625 September 2026•31
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•54
NMBS / SNCB: International train travel continues to grow in popularity with Belgian holidaymakers
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NMBS / SNCB: International train travel continues to grow in popularity with Belgian holidaymakers

International rail travel is becoming an increasingly popular choice for Belgians heading abroad during the summer … NMBS / SNCB: International train travel continues to grow in popularity with Belgian holidaymakersRead more

by Timothy•2 July 20262 July 2026•103
NMBS / SNCB: Ticket checks possible on the platform before embarking the train, no on-board sales from 1 July 2026
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NMBS / SNCB: Ticket checks possible on the platform before embarking the train, no on-board sales from 1 July 2026

Belgium’s national railway operator, NMBS / SNCB, will end ticket sales on board domestic trains from … NMBS / SNCB: Ticket checks possible on the platform before embarking the train, no on-board sales from 1 July 2026Read more

by Timothy•23 June 202623 June 2026•28
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•95
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•108
NS will not run EuroCity trains to and from Eindhoven to Brussels 
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NS will not run EuroCity trains to and from Eindhoven to Brussels 

The Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) is not adopting Dutch train passengers union Rover‘s proposal to extend the … NS will not run EuroCity trains to and from Eindhoven to Brussels Read more

by Timothy•14 May 202614 May 2026•37
NETHERLANDS | The Hague aims to become Europe’s gateway with direct links to Brussels, Berlin, and Paris
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NETHERLANDS | The Hague aims to become Europe’s gateway with direct links to Brussels, Berlin, and Paris

The Hague, the Dutch seat of government and home to over 500 international organisations, is pushing … NETHERLANDS | The Hague aims to become Europe’s gateway with direct links to Brussels, Berlin, and ParisRead more

by Timothy•6 May 20266 May 2026•64
AMSTERDAM | ‘Freedom’ by Erwin Olaf enters final days at the Stedelijk Museum
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AMSTERDAM | ‘Freedom’ by Erwin Olaf enters final days at the Stedelijk Museum

On 2 April, I went to Amsterdam in the Netherlands with the EuroCity Direct to interview … AMSTERDAM | ‘Freedom’ by Erwin Olaf enters final days at the Stedelijk MuseumRead more

by Timothy•3 April 20262 April 2026•37

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