NMBS / SNCB and SNCF Voyageurs are expanding their low-cost OUIGO service between Brussels in Belgium, … OUIGO to add fourth daily Brussels–Paris return service on weekends from 13 December 2026Read more
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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
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
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
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
KINGDOM OF BELGIUM | Tourism reaches new heights as record visitor numbers underline the country’s growing appeal
Today is the National Holiday of Belgium. On 21 July 1831, Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg and … KINGDOM OF BELGIUM | Tourism reaches new heights as record visitor numbers underline the country’s growing appealRead 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
NMBS / SNCB: Ticket checks possible on the platform before embarking the train, no on-board sales from 1 July 2026
Belgium’s national railway operator, NMBS / SNCB, will end ticket sales on board domestic trains from … NMBS / SNCB: Ticket checks possible on the platform before embarking the train, no on-board sales from 1 July 2026Read more