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Leo Mobility launches online platform for train leasing and procurement of locomotives and coaches
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Leo Mobility launches online platform for train leasing and procurement of locomotives and coaches

Leo Mobility Management (LMM), founded by Leo Express creator Leoš Novotný, is launching Trainshop.com, an online … Leo Mobility launches online platform for train leasing and procurement of locomotives and coachesRead more

by Timothy•12 November 202610 November 2026•0
SINT MAARTEN | Mass arrivals, maritime scale and a dual-island appeal
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SINT MAARTEN | Mass arrivals, maritime scale and a dual-island appeal

Tourism on Sint Maarten – the Dutch side of the island shared with Saint Martin (Saint-Martin … SINT MAARTEN | Mass arrivals, maritime scale and a dual-island appealRead more

by Timothy•11 November 202610 November 2026•0
Madrid–Lisbon daytime train plans emerge, but Portuguese line authorisation could delay launch
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Madrid–Lisbon daytime train plans emerge, but Portuguese line authorisation could delay launch

A new daytime rail link between Madrid in Spain and Lisbon in Portugal could be in … Madrid–Lisbon daytime train plans emerge, but Portuguese line authorisation could delay launchRead more

by Timothy•10 November 20269 November 2026•3
BASQUE COUNTRY | Talgo leads €105m project to develop high-speed train for Europe
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BASQUE COUNTRY | Talgo leads €105m project to develop high-speed train for Europe

Spanish train manufacturer Talgo is leading a €105 million project to develop a new generation of … BASQUE COUNTRY | Talgo leads €105m project to develop high-speed train for EuropeRead more

by Timothy•9 November 20268 November 2026•5
Spain’s high-speed rail boom brings more passengers and lower fares – but liberalisation gets only part of the credit
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Spain’s high-speed rail boom brings more passengers and lower fares – but liberalisation gets only part of the credit

Spain’s high-speed rail network carried 44.5 million passengers in 2025, twice as many as in 2019, … Spain’s high-speed rail boom brings more passengers and lower fares – but liberalisation gets only part of the creditRead more

by Timothy•7 November 20267 October 2026•2
Deutsche Bahn alternatives are a strength – but passengers don’t want to manage them
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Deutsche Bahn alternatives are a strength – but passengers don’t want to manage them

Independent railway commentator and cross-border rail expert Jon Worth has had enough of the tropes and … Deutsche Bahn alternatives are a strength – but passengers don’t want to manage themRead more

by Timothy•5 November 20264 October 2026•0
Two-thirds of EU residents travelled in 2024, but millions still could not afford a holiday
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Two-thirds of EU residents travelled in 2024, but millions still could not afford a holiday

Almost two-thirds of European Union residents aged 15 and over took at least one tourism trip … Two-thirds of EU residents travelled in 2024, but millions still could not afford a holidayRead more

by Timothy•5 November 20265 November 2026•2
Spain closes in on France as world’s most visited country
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Spain closes in on France as world’s most visited country

Spain is heading for a record year in international tourism, with more than 100 million foreign … Spain closes in on France as world’s most visited countryRead more

by Timothy•21 October 202620 October 2026•6
Brussels Airlines expands its network in summer 2027 with new destination Cairo in Egypt
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Brussels Airlines expands its network in summer 2027 with new destination Cairo in Egypt

Brussels Airlines is preparing for summer 2027 by adding Cairo in Egypt as a new destination … Brussels Airlines expands its network in summer 2027 with new destination Cairo in EgyptRead more

by Timothy•20 October 202620 October 2026•5
ANTWERP | Zuidpark wins major European public space award
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ANTWERP | Zuidpark wins major European public space award

Antwerp’s Zuidpark or South Park has won the European Prize for Urban Public Space, beating three … ANTWERP | Zuidpark wins major European public space awardRead more

by Timothy•19 October 202617 October 2026•4

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  1. Timothy on Another soft launch: Sidetrack.blog15 November 2026

    15 November is King’s Day in Belgium, also known as Dynasty Day. Last summer, I visited, or rather revisited the…

  2. Timothy on BELGIUM | Royal Palace in Brussels to reopen for summer visits after major renovation15 November 2026

    15 November is King’s Day in Belgium, also known as Dynasty Day. Last summer, I visited, or rather revisited the…

  3. Timothy on KINGDOM OF BELGIUM | Tourism reaches new heights as record visitor numbers underline the country’s growing appeal15 November 2026

    15 November is King’s Day in Belgium, also known as Dynasty Day. Last summer, I visited, or rather revisited the…

  4. Timothy on Another soft launch: Sidetrack.blog15 November 2026

    15 November is King’s Day in Belgium, also known as Dynasty Day. Last summer, I visited, or rather revisited the…

  5. Timothy on BELGIUM | Royal Palace in Brussels to reopen for summer visits after major renovation15 November 2026

    15 November is King’s Day in Belgium, also known as Dynasty Day. Last summer, I visited, or rather revisited the…

  6. Timothy on KINGDOM OF BELGIUM | Tourism reaches new heights as record visitor numbers underline the country’s growing appeal15 November 2026

    15 November is King’s Day in Belgium, also known as Dynasty Day. Last summer, I visited, or rather revisited the…

  7. Timothy on Switzerland – United Kingdom direct train moves closer as SBB-CFF-FFS, SNCF Voyageurs and Eurostar sign memorandum of understanding15 November 2026

    Czechia and Hungary want to develop a high-speed railway connecting Prague, Brno, Bratislava, and Budapest, with an estimated investment exceeding…

  8. Timothy on A loop as a creative solution for serving Cologne Main Station on a Frankfurt to London route?15 November 2026

    Czechia and Hungary want to develop a high-speed railway connecting Prague, Brno, Bratislava, and Budapest, with an estimated investment exceeding…

  9. Timothy on TRENITALIA | FS Group orders 19 high-speed trains for expansion in France and Paris – London route15 November 2026

    Czechia and Hungary want to develop a high-speed railway connecting Prague, Brno, Bratislava, and Budapest, with an estimated investment exceeding…

  10. Timothy on Eurostar to offer direct, no-train-changing London to Antwerp services from December 202615 November 2026

    Czechia and Hungary want to develop a high-speed railway connecting Prague, Brno, Bratislava, and Budapest, with an estimated investment exceeding…

  11. Timothy on Eurostar promises double-decker cocktail bar for new Alstom Celestia trains15 November 2026

    Czechia and Hungary want to develop a high-speed railway connecting Prague, Brno, Bratislava, and Budapest, with an estimated investment exceeding…

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