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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•39
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•43
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•53
NETHERLANDS | More passenger trains planned in 2027, but open-access services face capacity constraints
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NETHERLANDS | More passenger trains planned in 2027, but open-access services face capacity constraints

Dutch rail infrastructure manager ProRail has completed its allocation of rail capacity for the 2027 timetable, … NETHERLANDS | More passenger trains planned in 2027, but open-access services face capacity constraintsRead more

by Timothy•25 August 202625 August 2026•1
European Sleeper plans Brussels – Antwerp – Malmö night train service for 2028
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European Sleeper plans Brussels – Antwerp – Malmö night train service for 2028

European Sleeper is exploring a new night train linking Brussels in Belgium with Malmö in Sweden … European Sleeper plans Brussels – Antwerp – Malmö night train service for 2028Read more

by Timothy•25 August 202625 August 2026•56
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•75
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
SWEDEN | Stockholm emerges as Europe’s next rail hotspot
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SWEDEN | Stockholm emerges as Europe’s next rail hotspot

Stockholm is rapidly moving up the agenda of Europe’s railway operators, as a wave of new … SWEDEN | Stockholm emerges as Europe’s next rail hotspotRead more

by Timothy•30 May 202630 May 2026•28
EUROPEAN SLEEPER | Brussels to Milan night train now via Antwerp, Breda and Eindhoven instead of Liège and Aachen
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EUROPEAN SLEEPER | Brussels to Milan night train now via Antwerp, Breda and Eindhoven instead of Liège and Aachen

Belgian-Dutch railway cooperative European Sleeper has announced in its newsletter changes to the route of its … EUROPEAN SLEEPER | Brussels to Milan night train now via Antwerp, Breda and Eindhoven instead of Liège and AachenRead more

by Timothy•26 May 202627 May 2026•97
European Sleeper night train from Brussels and Amsterdam to Milan? Yes, but how?
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European Sleeper night train from Brussels and Amsterdam to Milan? Yes, but how?

In December 2025, European Sleeper announced a new night train connection: Brussels in Belgium and Amsterdam … European Sleeper night train from Brussels and Amsterdam to Milan? Yes, but how?Read more

by Timothy•25 May 202623 May 2026•8

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