The European rail sector has called for railways to play a central role in the forthcoming … Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies urges stronger role for trains in EU sustainable tourism strategyRead more
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Forbidden Colours urges stronger defence of democracy and fundamental rights in EU–US relations report
As the European Parliament prepares to vote on the report on EU–US political relations, Forbidden Colours … Forbidden Colours urges stronger defence of democracy and fundamental rights in EU–US relations reportRead more
FRANCE | Government delays purchase of new night train coaches
When President Emmanuel Macron announced a major renaissance of night trains in 2020, the ambition was … FRANCE | Government delays purchase of new night train coachesRead more
European Sleeper postpones Brussels–Cologne–Zurich–Milan night train to 9 September 2026
The Dutch–Belgian cooperative European Sleeper has postponed the launch of its new Brussels–Cologne–Zurich–Milan night train to … European Sleeper postpones Brussels–Cologne–Zurich–Milan night train to 9 September 2026Read more
ANTWERP | Beyond Darklands 2026 programme highlights
For 2026, Darklands transforms into Beyond Darklands, having to rework the Waagnatie venue in Antwerp. Belgium‘s … ANTWERP | Beyond Darklands 2026 programme highlightsRead more
ITALY | Trenitalia unveils €2 billion investment plan and orders 74 new Frecciarossa high-speed trains
Trenitalia is accelerating towards 2030 with a major €2 billion investment programme aimed at strengthening its … ITALY | Trenitalia unveils €2 billion investment plan and orders 74 new Frecciarossa high-speed trainsRead more
BRUSSELS AIRPORT | 24.4 million passengers in 2025, 3.3% more than in 2024, cargo transport grows by 8.5% with 795,000 tonnes of freight
24.4 million passengers travelled through Brussels Airport in Zaventem in 2025, an increase of 3.3% compared … BRUSSELS AIRPORT | 24.4 million passengers in 2025, 3.3% more than in 2024, cargo transport grows by 8.5% with 795,000 tonnes of freightRead more
BELGIUM | Safer in theory, harsher in reality: violence and polarisation mark 2025 for LGBTQIA+ people
Belgium remains one of Europe’s front-runners when it comes to legal protection for LGBTQIA+ people. Yet … BELGIUM | Safer in theory, harsher in reality: violence and polarisation mark 2025 for LGBTQIA+ peopleRead more
Europe reaches new low as LGBTQIA+ people face renewed criminalisation
From Pride bans in the European Union to prosecutions under ‘propaganda’ and ‘extremism’ laws, a new … Europe reaches new low as LGBTQIA+ people face renewed criminalisationRead more
Direct train from Brussels to Eindhoven?
Belgium and the Netherlands have taken a step towards improving cross-border rail connectivity, with a potential … Direct train from Brussels to Eindhoven?Read more