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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•6
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•60
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•67
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•189
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•98
Deutsche Bahn, DSB and Vy present direct Berlin to Oslo route, from summer 2028
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Deutsche Bahn, DSB and Vy present direct Berlin to Oslo route, from summer 2028

Deutsche Bahn (DB) will launch a new daily direct connection between Berlin and Oslo via Hamburg, … Deutsche Bahn, DSB and Vy present direct Berlin to Oslo route, from summer 2028Read more

by Timothy•9 May 20269 May 2026•136
GoVolta to launch Amsterdam – Antwerp – Ghent – Paris route on 14 December as Berlin services expand and Hamburg connection ends
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GoVolta to launch Amsterdam – Antwerp – Ghent – Paris route on 14 December as Berlin services expand and Hamburg connection ends

Dutch train operator GoVolta has announced a major expansion of its cross-border services, with a new … GoVolta to launch Amsterdam – Antwerp – Ghent – Paris route on 14 December as Berlin services expand and Hamburg connection endsRead more

by Timothy•5 May 20265 May 2026•33
Italo plans major expansion into Germany with €3.6 billion challenge to Deutsche Bahn
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Italo plans major expansion into Germany with €3.6 billion challenge to Deutsche Bahn

Italian high-speed rail operator Italo is preparing a major expansion into Germany with a €3.6 billion … Italo plans major expansion into Germany with €3.6 billion challenge to Deutsche BahnRead more

by Timothy•1 May 20261 May 2026•12
EU survey reveals large majority would swap planes for high-speed trains to travel in Europe
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EU survey reveals large majority would swap planes for high-speed trains to travel in Europe

A recent European Union survey, made public on 1 July 2025, shows that a large majority … EU survey reveals large majority would swap planes for high-speed trains to travel in EuropeRead more

by Timothy•9 March 20268 March 2026•7
DEUTSCHE BAHN | First ICE service to the Belgian North Sea coast, at Ostend, this summer
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DEUTSCHE BAHN | First ICE service to the Belgian North Sea coast, at Ostend, this summer

Deutsche Bahn has published a press release on Wednesday 4 March 2026 regarding its plans for … DEUTSCHE BAHN | First ICE service to the Belgian North Sea coast, at Ostend, this summerRead more

by Timothy•5 March 20264 March 2026•115

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