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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•2
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•11
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•14
EUROPE | 5 combinations of one-day-cities you can visit in one-week trips 
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EUROPE | 5 combinations of one-day-cities you can visit in one-week trips 

On 18 August 2026, Italy‘s Urban Mood Magazine published ‘10 Underrated European Cities to Visit in … EUROPE | 5 combinations of one-day-cities you can visit in one-week trips Read more

by Timothy•4 September 202631 August 2026•3
‘New’ Amsterdam-Hamburg ICE service is actually a diversion of Berlin trains
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‘New’ Amsterdam-Hamburg ICE service is actually a diversion of Berlin trains

NS International is promoting a temporary direct ICE connection from Amsterdam to Hamburg as a “new … ‘New’ Amsterdam-Hamburg ICE service is actually a diversion of Berlin trainsRead more

by Timothy•22 August 202621 August 2026•22
Deutsche Bahn and Nederlandse Spoorwegen launch direct ICE services to Hamburg and Bremen
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Deutsche Bahn and Nederlandse Spoorwegen launch direct ICE services to Hamburg and Bremen

From 2 October 2026, NS International will launch a new direct ICE service from the Netherlands … Deutsche Bahn and Nederlandse Spoorwegen launch direct ICE services to Hamburg and BremenRead more

by Timothy•20 August 202620 August 2026•4
GoVolta unveils ambitious expansion with new services to Cologne, Luxembourg, Strasbourg, plus high-speed trains to Paris
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GoVolta unveils ambitious expansion with new services to Cologne, Luxembourg, Strasbourg, plus high-speed trains to Paris

Dutch open-access operator GoVolta has announced its most ambitious expansion plans yet, notifying the Netherlands Authority … GoVolta unveils ambitious expansion with new services to Cologne, Luxembourg, Strasbourg, plus high-speed trains to ParisRead more

by Timothy•31 July 202631 July 2026•32
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•37
KINGDOM OF BELGIUM | Tourism reaches new heights as record visitor numbers underline the country’s growing appeal
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KINGDOM OF BELGIUM | Tourism reaches new heights as record visitor numbers underline the country’s growing appeal

Today is the National Holiday of Belgium. On 21 July 1831, Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg and … KINGDOM OF BELGIUM | Tourism reaches new heights as record visitor numbers underline the country’s growing appealRead more

by Timothy•21 July 202618 July 2026•128
Deutsche Bahn Cologne – Ostend ICE caters to 700,000 Belgian Coast-loving tourists from Germany
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Deutsche Bahn Cologne – Ostend ICE caters to 700,000 Belgian Coast-loving tourists from Germany

German tourists are Belgium’s largest foreign visitor group at the coast, and a new direct high-speed … Deutsche Bahn Cologne – Ostend ICE caters to 700,000 Belgian Coast-loving tourists from GermanyRead more

by Timothy•8 June 20267 June 2026•63

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