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Trains take bigger share of European travel, but Belgium trails EU average
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Trains take bigger share of European travel, but Belgium trails EU average

Rail travel has overtaken buses and coaches in the European Union for the first time in … Trains take bigger share of European travel, but Belgium trails EU averageRead more

by Timothy•18 September 202618 September 2026•0
Back-on-Track Europe asks Europeans to design the night train network of 2032
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Back-on-Track Europe asks Europeans to design the night train network of 2032

A new free online tool will allow users to draw night train routes across Europe and … Back-on-Track Europe asks Europeans to design the night train network of 2032Read more

by Timothy•18 September 202618 September 2026•0
LGBTQIA+ activists in Turkey seek international support as crackdown intensifies
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LGBTQIA+ activists in Turkey seek international support as crackdown intensifies

Solidarity protests are due to take place across Europe on Friday as Turkish authorities continue a … LGBTQIA+ activists in Turkey seek international support as crackdown intensifiesRead 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
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•0
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
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•9
‘Eurail’ disappears as Interrail becomes single global rail pass brand
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‘Eurail’ disappears as Interrail becomes single global rail pass brand

The Eurail and Interrail rail passes have officially been brought together under a single brand, with … ‘Eurail’ disappears as Interrail becomes single global rail pass brandRead more

by Timothy•9 September 20269 September 2026•0
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•11
PRINCIPALITY OF ANDORRA | Tourism grew modestly in 2025, with shifting visitor patterns
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PRINCIPALITY OF ANDORRA | Tourism grew modestly in 2025, with shifting visitor patterns

Andorra welcomed 9,194,340 visitors in 2025, a modest increase of 0.7% compared with the revised 2024 … PRINCIPALITY OF ANDORRA | Tourism grew modestly in 2025, with shifting visitor patternsRead more

by Timothy•8 September 20267 September 2026•1

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  1. Timothy on Belgian travel stats to the United States continued to decline throughout 202518 September 2026

    Rail travel has overtaken buses and coaches in the European Union for the first time in a decade, although cars…

  2. Timothy on Thailand happy with Belgian visitor numbers and welcomes Tomorrowland festival18 September 2026

    Rail travel has overtaken buses and coaches in the European Union for the first time in a decade, although cars…

  3. Timothy on Greece sets new tourism records in 2025 with nearly 38 million visitors18 September 2026

    Rail travel has overtaken buses and coaches in the European Union for the first time in a decade, although cars…

  4. Timothy on Flanders continues to grow as a tourist destination with over 15 million visitors in 202518 September 2026

    Rail travel has overtaken buses and coaches in the European Union for the first time in a decade, although cars…

  5. Timothy on Morocco records historic tourism year with 19.8 million visitors in 202518 September 2026

    Rail travel has overtaken buses and coaches in the European Union for the first time in a decade, although cars…

  6. Timothy on International tourism to the United States continues to slide in 202618 September 2026

    Rail travel has overtaken buses and coaches in the European Union for the first time in a decade, although cars…

  7. Timothy on CURAÇAO | Tourism records for 2025, with 11,500 travellers from Belgium18 September 2026

    Rail travel has overtaken buses and coaches in the European Union for the first time in a decade, although cars…

  8. Timothy on Taiwan tourism rebounds, Belgian market recovers, but cost pressures and geopolitical risks shape outlook18 September 2026

    Rail travel has overtaken buses and coaches in the European Union for the first time in a decade, although cars…

  9. Timothy on KINGDOM OF NORWAY | Tourism breaks record with 40.6 million guest nights in 202518 September 2026

    Rail travel has overtaken buses and coaches in the European Union for the first time in a decade, although cars…

  10. Timothy on 8.7 billion rail trips in Europe in 2024 as Switzerland leads and Belgium’s data remain unavailable18 September 2026

    Rail travel has overtaken buses and coaches in the European Union for the first time in a decade, although cars…

  11. Timothy on United Kingdom tourism races past 45 million visitors as cross-Channel travel with Belgium grows18 September 2026

    Rail travel has overtaken buses and coaches in the European Union for the first time in a decade, although cars…

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