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SBB-CFF-FFS puts first modified FV-Dosto double-deck train back into service
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SBB-CFF-FFS puts first modified FV-Dosto double-deck train back into service

SBB-CFF-FFS has returned the first modified FV-Dosto double-deck train to regular passenger service, following approval from … SBB-CFF-FFS puts first modified FV-Dosto double-deck train back into serviceRead more

by Timothy•1 October 20261 October 2026•0
Mandatory seat reservations on Deutsche Bahn ICE trains? The case for and against
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Mandatory seat reservations on Deutsche Bahn ICE trains? The case for and against

Deutsche Bahn is considering changes to its ICE high-speed trains, including possibly making seat reservations compulsory, … Mandatory seat reservations on Deutsche Bahn ICE trains? The case for and againstRead more

by Timothy•24 September 202624 September 2026•0
VIDEO | The Longest Train Journey in the European Union: From Finland to Portugal by train in just 125 hours and 31 minutes
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VIDEO | The Longest Train Journey in the European Union: From Finland to Portugal by train in just 125 hours and 31 minutes

‘125 Hours – Europe’s Longest Train Journey: From the Arctic to the Atlantic’ 125 hours. 23 … VIDEO | The Longest Train Journey in the European Union: From Finland to Portugal by train in just 125 hours and 31 minutesRead more

by Timothy•20 September 202625 September 2026•11
Brussels Airport welcomes more than 5 million passengers this summer of 2026
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Brussels Airport welcomes more than 5 million passengers this summer of 2026

Brussels Airport handled more than 5.1 million passengers during July and August 2026, with passenger traffic … Brussels Airport welcomes more than 5 million passengers this summer of 2026Read more

by Timothy•20 September 202619 September 2026•2
Belgium heads for an Indian summer, but what exactly is one?
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Belgium heads for an Indian summer, but what exactly is one?

In the second half of September 2026, Belgium is heading for a spell of unusually warm … Belgium heads for an Indian summer, but what exactly is one?Read more

by Timothy•19 September 202619 September 2026•3
Eurostar promises double-decker cocktail bar for new Alstom Celestia trains
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Eurostar promises double-decker cocktail bar for new Alstom Celestia trains

Eurostar is adding a striking new feature to its future double-decker trains: a two-storey cocktail bar … Eurostar promises double-decker cocktail bar for new Alstom Celestia trainsRead more

by Timothy•16 September 202616 September 2026•9
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•23
Back On Track Belgium salutes return of Brussels–Milan night train as “a real feat”
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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

by Timothy•9 September 20269 September 2026•26
Antwerp now linked to Cologne in Germany with direct Deutsche Bahn ICE via Brussels Airport – Zaventem
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Antwerp now linked to Cologne in Germany with direct Deutsche Bahn ICE via Brussels Airport – Zaventem

Antwerp is now directly connected to Cologne by high-speed train for the first time, giving the … Antwerp now linked to Cologne in Germany with direct Deutsche Bahn ICE via Brussels Airport – ZaventemRead more

by Timothy•7 September 20267 September 2026•40
REPUBLIC OF SAN MARINO | 2025 record year for tourism
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REPUBLIC OF SAN MARINO | 2025 record year for tourism

I turned 45 in June. I have this tradition – when possible – of not being … REPUBLIC OF SAN MARINO | 2025 record year for tourismRead more

by Timothy•3 September 20263 September 2026•14

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