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GoVolta gets green light for domestic and international train services in the Netherlands
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GoVolta gets green light for domestic and international train services in the Netherlands

Dutch rail newcomer GoVolta has received regulatory approval to carry passengers between Dutch stations as part … GoVolta gets green light for domestic and international train services in the NetherlandsRead more

by Timothy•17 September 202617 September 2026•0
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 | FOMU to open three new exhibitions by Graciela Iturbide, Léonard Pongo and Lola Pertsowsky
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ANTWERP | FOMU to open three new exhibitions by Graciela Iturbide, Léonard Pongo and Lola Pertsowsky

Three new exhibitions will open at the Antwerp photography museum FOMU on 18 September 2026, bringing … ANTWERP | FOMU to open three new exhibitions by Graciela Iturbide, Léonard Pongo and Lola PertsowskyRead more

by Timothy•13 September 202612 September 2026•0
BRUSSELS | Kanal opens on Saturday 28 November 2026 with free inaugural weekend
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BRUSSELS | Kanal opens on Saturday 28 November 2026 with free inaugural weekend

Kanal-Centre Pompidou will open its doors in Brussels on Saturday 28 November 2026, launching its new … BRUSSELS | Kanal opens on Saturday 28 November 2026 with free inaugural weekendRead more

by Timothy•12 September 202611 September 2026•1
NETHERLANDS | ACM clears Arriva plans for direct trains from Amersfoort and The Hague to Paris
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NETHERLANDS | ACM clears Arriva plans for direct trains from Amersfoort and The Hague to Paris

Arriva’s plans to launch direct international train services from Amersfoort and The Hague to Paris can … NETHERLANDS | ACM clears Arriva plans for direct trains from Amersfoort and The Hague to ParisRead more

by Timothy•11 September 202611 September 2026•1
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•9
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•18
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
FRANCE | Velvet secures operating licence ahead of 2028 high-speed launch
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FRANCE | Velvet secures operating licence ahead of 2028 high-speed launch

French start-up Velvet has secured its railway undertaking licence, clearing a major regulatory hurdle on its … FRANCE | Velvet secures operating licence ahead of 2028 high-speed launchRead more

by Timothy•1 September 20261 September 2026•1
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

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  11. Timothy on France welcomed 102 million visitors and earned €77.5 billion from tourism in record-breaking 202519 September 2026

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