There will be no Arriva train from Groningen in the north of the Netherlands or Amsterdam … Arriva hasn’t abandoned Groningen – Antwerp – Paris train serviceRead more
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GoVolta to launch Amsterdam – Antwerp – Ghent – Paris service from mid-December with ‘favourable timetable’
GoVolta has announced that it has secured a “more favourable than expected” timetable for its new … GoVolta to launch Amsterdam – Antwerp – Ghent – Paris service from mid-December with ‘favourable timetable’Read more
European Sleeper sets out vision for 40-route night train network across Europe, including London
European night train operator European Sleeper is aiming to build a vast network of overnight rail … European Sleeper sets out vision for 40-route night train network across Europe, including LondonRead more
BELGIUM | Overtourism was already an issue… in 1926
Complaints about overcrowding, disruptive visitors and pressure on cities may feel like a distinctly modern problem, … BELGIUM | Overtourism was already an issue… in 1926Read more
European Sleeper adds Aulnoye-Aymeries, Mons, and Liège-Guillemins to Paris-Brussels-Berlin night train service
Starting with the very first departure on 26 March, European Sleeper‘s Paris-Brussels-Berlin night train will also … European Sleeper adds Aulnoye-Aymeries, Mons, and Liège-Guillemins to Paris-Brussels-Berlin night train serviceRead more
“We should be more mindful of our travel destinations and the risks they entail”
“Emotional scenes at Brussels Airport in Zaventem as tourists from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or Doha were … “We should be more mindful of our travel destinations and the risks they entail”Read more
GoVolta launches first Amsterdam-Berlin and Amsterdam-Hamburg services on 19 March
After two years of planning and delays, GoVolta is set to launch its first international train … GoVolta launches first Amsterdam-Berlin and Amsterdam-Hamburg services on 19 MarchRead more
FRANCE | Government delays purchase of new night train coaches
When President Emmanuel Macron announced a major renaissance of night trains in 2020, the ambition was … FRANCE | Government delays purchase of new night train coachesRead more
Another soft launch: Sidetrack.blog
On 8 February 2026 I launched Sidetrack.be. Inspired by Jon Worth‘s move from WordPress (the .org … Another soft launch: Sidetrack.blogRead more
ITALY | Trenitalia unveils €2 billion investment plan and orders 74 new Frecciarossa high-speed trains
Trenitalia is accelerating towards 2030 with a major €2 billion investment programme aimed at strengthening its … ITALY | Trenitalia unveils €2 billion investment plan and orders 74 new Frecciarossa high-speed trainsRead more