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France and Spain revive cross-border rail links as Hendaye broad-gauge tracks are saved
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France and Spain revive cross-border rail links as Hendaye broad-gauge tracks are saved

Rail connections between Spain and France are set for a significant boost after the Spanish government … France and Spain revive cross-border rail links as Hendaye broad-gauge tracks are savedRead more

by Timothy•2 October 202630 September 2026•17
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•32
‘Flight radar for rail’: TrainTracker24 tracks trains in Belgium, France, Spain, Italy (and Luxembourg)
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‘Flight radar for rail’: TrainTracker24 tracks trains in Belgium, France, Spain, Italy (and Luxembourg)

A new digital platform is offering a real-time view of European rail traffic, allowing users to … ‘Flight radar for rail’: TrainTracker24 tracks trains in Belgium, France, Spain, Italy (and Luxembourg)Read more

by Timothy•27 August 202627 August 2026•8
RAIL | Portugal and Spain keep on-board train ticket sales
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RAIL | Portugal and Spain keep on-board train ticket sales

Belgium’s national railway operator, NMBS / SNCB, will stop selling tickets on board its trains from … RAIL | Portugal and Spain keep on-board train ticket salesRead more

by Timothy•12 June 20263 June 2026•17
SPAIN | Renfe suspends Paris high-speed project amid certification deadlock
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SPAIN | Renfe suspends Paris high-speed project amid certification deadlock

Spain’s state-owned rail operator Renfe has suspended its long-planned high-speed service to Paris, citing persistent technical … SPAIN | Renfe suspends Paris high-speed project amid certification deadlockRead more

by Timothy•7 June 20266 June 2026•94
PASSENGER PACKAGE | Why the European Union’s new rail passenger package is proving so controversial
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PASSENGER PACKAGE | Why the European Union’s new rail passenger package is proving so controversial

The European Commission wants to make international train travel in Europe much simpler. Its newly unveiled … PASSENGER PACKAGE | Why the European Union’s new rail passenger package is proving so controversialRead more

by Timothy•18 May 202617 May 2026•60
LEO EXPRESS | Renfe deploys Talgo VI trainsets in Central Europe to launch new Czech-Slovak rail links
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LEO EXPRESS | Renfe deploys Talgo VI trainsets in Central Europe to launch new Czech-Slovak rail links

enabling its subsidiary Leo Express to launch new international services between Czechia and Slovakia.

by Timothy•25 April 202624 April 2026•10
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