In three years, demand for train paths for international services in Belgium has almost doubled, De … Rise of international trains puts pressure on the Belgian rail network: domestic services must not disappearRead more
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SWITZERLAND | SBB CFF FFS reports record passenger numbers and punctuality in 2025, while warning over future investment needs
Switzerland’s national railway operator SBB CFF FFS carried a record number of passengers in 2025, achieving … SWITZERLAND | SBB CFF FFS reports record passenger numbers and punctuality in 2025, while warning over future investment needsRead more
Greece sets new tourism records in 2025 with nearly 38 million visitors
Greece has posted its strongest tourism performance on record in 2025, welcoming 37.98 million international visitors … Greece sets new tourism records in 2025 with nearly 38 million visitorsRead more
SPOORWEGMUSEUM | Crowdfunding launched to support the Dutch Railway Museum
A crowdfunding campaign has been launched to support the Dutch Railway Museum or Spoorwegmuseum in Utrecht … SPOORWEGMUSEUM | Crowdfunding launched to support the Dutch Railway MuseumRead more
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
Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies urges stronger role for trains in EU sustainable tourism strategy
The European rail sector has called for railways to play a central role in the forthcoming … Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies urges stronger role for trains in EU sustainable tourism strategyRead more
Antwerp prepares citywide fan zones for 2026 FIFA World Cup
The City of Antwerp is preparing a citywide framework to allow residents to watch and celebrate … Antwerp prepares citywide fan zones for 2026 FIFA World CupRead more
LGBTQIA+ & worldwide politics: what will 2026 bring?
What will 2026 bring regarding LGBTQIA+ issues in (world) politics? Lucy Middleton made some predictions for … LGBTQIA+ & worldwide politics: what will 2026 bring?Read more
Forbidden Colours urges stronger defence of democracy and fundamental rights in EU–US relations report
As the European Parliament prepares to vote on the report on EU–US political relations, Forbidden Colours … Forbidden Colours urges stronger defence of democracy and fundamental rights in EU–US relations reportRead 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