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
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Back On Track Belgium salutes return of Brussels–Milan night train as “a real feat”
The return of a direct night train between Brussels and Milan has been welcomed by Back … Back On Track Belgium salutes return of Brussels–Milan night train as “a real feat”Read more
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
‘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
NMBS / SNCB: International train travel continues to grow in popularity with Belgian holidaymakers
International rail travel is becoming an increasingly popular choice for Belgians heading abroad during the summer … NMBS / SNCB: International train travel continues to grow in popularity with Belgian holidaymakersRead more
FRANCE | Intercités: a long-awaited renewal for the ‘forgotten’ rail network
For decades, France’s Trains d’Équilibre du Territoire – commercially branded as Intercités – have played second … FRANCE | Intercités: a long-awaited renewal for the ‘forgotten’ rail networkRead more
TGV inOui Brussels – Strasbourg – Basel from July 2027
Belgium‘s NMBS / SNCB, France‘s SNCF Voyageurs, and Switzerland‘s SBB CFF FFS are joining forces to … TGV inOui Brussels – Strasbourg – Basel from July 2027Read more
TGV 9870 Brussels – Strasbourg poised to be extended to Basel in December 2026
According to railway observers and fans on Het Grote Belgische Trein Forum (The Big Belgian Train … TGV 9870 Brussels – Strasbourg poised to be extended to Basel in December 2026Read more
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
Switzerland – United Kingdom direct train moves closer as SBB-CFF-FFS, SNCF Voyageurs and Eurostar sign memorandum of understanding
A memorandum of understanding for a possible direct rail connection between Switzerland and London in the … Switzerland – United Kingdom direct train moves closer as SBB-CFF-FFS, SNCF Voyageurs and Eurostar sign memorandum of understandingRead more