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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
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•16
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•9
TRENITALIA | FS Group orders 19 high-speed trains for expansion in France and Paris – London route
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TRENITALIA | FS Group orders 19 high-speed trains for expansion in France and Paris – London route

FS Group, also known as Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane, also known as Trenitalia, is ordering 19 … TRENITALIA | FS Group orders 19 high-speed trains for expansion in France and Paris – London routeRead more

by Timothy•8 August 20268 August 2026•45
Eurostar to offer direct, no-train-changing London to Antwerp services from December 2026
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Eurostar to offer direct, no-train-changing London to Antwerp services from December 2026

Eurostar will introduce direct services from London St Pancras International to Antwerp-Central Railway Station from 14 … Eurostar to offer direct, no-train-changing London to Antwerp services from December 2026Read more

by Timothy•24 July 202624 July 2026•64
United Kingdom tourism races past 45 million visitors as cross-Channel travel with Belgium grows
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United Kingdom tourism races past 45 million visitors as cross-Channel travel with Belgium grows

In 2024, I showed Oscar from Denver, Colorado the highlights of London. It was his first … United Kingdom tourism races past 45 million visitors as cross-Channel travel with Belgium growsRead more

by Timothy•20 June 202630 June 2026•79
From the Stonewall Inn Riots to Brussels and Antwerp Pride: how much did the New York riots really influence queer activism in Belgium and the Netherlands?
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From the Stonewall Inn Riots to Brussels and Antwerp Pride: how much did the New York riots really influence queer activism in Belgium and the Netherlands?

Today is Brussels Pride‘s main event: the march, the parade, the walk. Whatever you want to … From the Stonewall Inn Riots to Brussels and Antwerp Pride: how much did the New York riots really influence queer activism in Belgium and the Netherlands?Read more

by Timothy•16 May 202615 May 2026•98
Switzerland – United Kingdom direct train moves closer as SBB-CFF-FFS, SNCF Voyageurs and Eurostar sign memorandum of understanding
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Switzerland – United Kingdom direct train moves closer as SBB-CFF-FFS, SNCF Voyageurs and Eurostar sign memorandum of understanding

A memorandum of understanding for a possible direct rail connection between Switzerland and London in the … Switzerland – United Kingdom direct train moves closer as SBB-CFF-FFS, SNCF Voyageurs and Eurostar sign memorandum of understandingRead more

by Timothy•11 May 202611 May 2026•133
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  1. Timothy on Switzerland – United Kingdom direct train moves closer as SBB-CFF-FFS, SNCF Voyageurs and Eurostar sign memorandum of understanding17 September 2026

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  3. Timothy on TRENITALIA | FS Group orders 19 high-speed trains for expansion in France and Paris – London route17 September 2026

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  4. Timothy on Eurostar to offer direct, no-train-changing London to Antwerp services from December 202617 September 2026

    Dutch rail newcomer GoVolta has received regulatory approval to carry passengers between Dutch stations as part of its international train…

  5. Timothy on Virgin Trains takes major step towards London–Brussels, Paris and Amsterdam services17 September 2026

    Dutch rail newcomer GoVolta has received regulatory approval to carry passengers between Dutch stations as part of its international train…

  6. Timothy on Trenitalia / FS Group advances Paris hub to power European high-speed expansion, looking at Belgium and the Netherlands in the long term17 September 2026

    Dutch rail newcomer GoVolta has received regulatory approval to carry passengers between Dutch stations as part of its international train…

  7. Timothy on RAIL BALTICA | Elron, Vivi, and LTG Link launch joint tender for regional trains17 September 2026

    Dutch rail newcomer GoVolta has received regulatory approval to carry passengers between Dutch stations as part of its international train…

  8. Timothy on European Sleeper sets out vision for 40-route night train network across Europe, including London17 September 2026

    Dutch rail newcomer GoVolta has received regulatory approval to carry passengers between Dutch stations as part of its international train…

  9. Timothy on European Rail Passengers Union: EU must act now to make cross-border rail travel seamless, fair, and green: passengers demand guaranteed rights and simpler ticketing17 September 2026

    Dutch rail newcomer GoVolta has received regulatory approval to carry passengers between Dutch stations as part of its international train…

  10. Timothy on Deutsche Bahn, DSB and Vy present direct Berlin to Oslo route, from summer 202817 September 2026

    Dutch rail newcomer GoVolta has received regulatory approval to carry passengers between Dutch stations as part of its international train…

  11. Timothy on 8.7 billion rail trips in Europe in 2024 as Switzerland leads and Belgium’s data remain unavailable17 September 2026

    Dutch rail newcomer GoVolta has received regulatory approval to carry passengers between Dutch stations as part of its international train…

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