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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•15
WHERE TO GO? | 3.27 million Belgians are still planning to travel before the end of 2026
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WHERE TO GO? | 3.27 million Belgians are still planning to travel before the end of 2026

Some 3.27 million Belgians are still planning to travel before the end of 2026, but had … WHERE TO GO? | 3.27 million Belgians are still planning to travel before the end of 2026Read more

by Timothy•6 September 20266 September 2026•1
Europe’s night-train revival: a real comeback or a false dawn?
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Europe’s night-train revival: a real comeback or a false dawn?

The expansion of European Sleeper’s network provides a convenient reason to take another look at Europe’s … Europe’s night-train revival: a real comeback or a false dawn?Read more

by Timothy•5 September 20265 September 2026•19
SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER | Antwerp bids farewell to its iconic PCC trams after 66 years
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SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER | Antwerp bids farewell to its iconic PCC trams after 66 years

Antwerp will bid a final farewell to its iconic PCC trams on Saturday 26 September 2026, … SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER | Antwerp bids farewell to its iconic PCC trams after 66 yearsRead more

by Timothy•4 September 20264 September 2026•1
Belgians spend more than an hour a day commuting
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Belgians spend more than an hour a day commuting

Average commute exceeds one hour a day for the first time Belgian employees are spending more … Belgians spend more than an hour a day commutingRead more

by Timothy•2 September 20262 September 2026•2
TUI Fly weighs Belgian fleet cuts as aviation tax debate intensifies
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TUI Fly weighs Belgian fleet cuts as aviation tax debate intensifies

TUI Fly is considering reducing the number of aircraft it bases in Belgium, becoming the second … TUI Fly weighs Belgian fleet cuts as aviation tax debate intensifiesRead more

by Timothy•1 September 202631 August 2026•2
MALAYSIA | 42.2 million visitors in 2025, becoming Southeast Asia’s most visited destination
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MALAYSIA | 42.2 million visitors in 2025, becoming Southeast Asia’s most visited destination

The Philippines in 1996-1997, China in 2000, Vietnam in 2009, Japan in 2013 and 2025, South … MALAYSIA | 42.2 million visitors in 2025, becoming Southeast Asia’s most visited destinationRead more

by Timothy•31 August 202631 August 2026•13
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•10
Virgin Trains takes major step towards London–Brussels, Paris and Amsterdam services
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Virgin Trains takes major step towards London–Brussels, Paris and Amsterdam services

Virgin Trains has taken a major step towards challenging Eurostar‘s dominance of cross-Channel passenger rail services … Virgin Trains takes major step towards London–Brussels, Paris and Amsterdam servicesRead more

by Timothy•17 August 202617 August 2026•36
RAIL IN EUROPE | Off-the-shelf trains to speed up delivery and cut costs
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RAIL IN EUROPE | Off-the-shelf trains to speed up delivery and cut costs

As Europe races towards climate neutrality, rail transport is set to play a pivotal role. Yet, … RAIL IN EUROPE | Off-the-shelf trains to speed up delivery and cut costsRead more

by Timothy•14 August 202613 August 2026•30

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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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