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TGV inOui Brussels – Strasbourg – Basel from July 2027
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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

by Timothy•12 June 202612 June 2026•108
TGV 9870 Brussels – Strasbourg poised to be extended to Basel in December 2026
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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

by Timothy•7 June 20267 June 2026•6
ÖBB NIGHTJET | New generation carriages to debut on Amsterdam–Zurich route in December 2026
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ÖBB NIGHTJET | New generation carriages to debut on Amsterdam–Zurich route in December 2026

From Sunday 13 December 2026, the ÖBB Nightjet connecting Amsterdam and Zurich will operate with the … ÖBB NIGHTJET | New generation carriages to debut on Amsterdam–Zurich route in December 2026Read more

by Timothy•23 May 202622 May 2026•116
Switzerland – United Kingdom direct train moves closer as SBB-CFF-FFS, SNCF Voyageurs and Eurostar sign memorandum of understanding
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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

by Timothy•11 May 202611 May 2026•148
Rise of international trains puts pressure on the Belgian rail network: domestic services must not disappear
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Rise of international trains puts pressure on the Belgian rail network: domestic services must not disappear

In three years, demand for train paths for international services in Belgium has almost doubled, De … Rise of international trains puts pressure on the Belgian rail network: domestic services must not disappearRead more

by Timothy•12 March 202612 March 2026•90
EU survey reveals large majority would swap planes for high-speed trains to travel in Europe
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EU survey reveals large majority would swap planes for high-speed trains to travel in Europe

A recent European Union survey, made public on 1 July 2025, shows that a large majority … EU survey reveals large majority would swap planes for high-speed trains to travel in EuropeRead more

by Timothy•9 March 20268 March 2026•7

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