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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•1
Italo interested in running trains to / in Belgium and the Netherlands, after conquering Germany
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Italo interested in running trains to / in Belgium and the Netherlands, after conquering Germany

Italian private high-speed rail operator Italo is planning further international expansion after Germany, with Belgium and … Italo interested in running trains to / in Belgium and the Netherlands, after conquering GermanyRead more

by Timothy•11 September 202611 September 2026•4
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•7
BELGIUM | 15 million passengers took the train this summer
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BELGIUM | 15 million passengers took the train this summer

Belgian trains had a strong summer, with 15 million occasional passengers travelling by train during July … BELGIUM | 15 million passengers took the train this summerRead more

by Timothy•10 September 202610 September 2026•4
‘Eurail’ disappears as Interrail becomes single global rail pass brand
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‘Eurail’ disappears as Interrail becomes single global rail pass brand

The Eurail and Interrail rail passes have officially been brought together under a single brand, with … ‘Eurail’ disappears as Interrail becomes single global rail pass brandRead more

by Timothy•9 September 20269 September 2026•0
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•10
Record breaking Longest Train Journey in the European Union began in Kemijärvi, Finland
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Record breaking Longest Train Journey in the European Union began in Kemijärvi, Finland

At 19:00 EEST (18:00 CEST, 17:00 BST) Monday 7th September 2026 a record breaking train journey … Record breaking Longest Train Journey in the European Union began in Kemijärvi, FinlandRead more

by Timothy•7 September 20267 September 2026•3
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•14
Antwerp-Central sees increase in international train travel
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Antwerp-Central sees increase in international train travel

International rail travel from Antwerp in Belgium is continuing to grow strongly, with Eurostar reporting a … Antwerp-Central sees increase in international train travelRead more

by Timothy•7 September 20267 September 2026•16
Europe’s night-train revival: a real comeback or a false dawn?
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Europe’s night-train revival: a real comeback or a false dawn?

The expansion of European Sleeper’s network provides a convenient reason to take another look at Europe’s … Europe’s night-train revival: a real comeback or a false dawn?Read more

by Timothy•5 September 20265 September 2026•18

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  1. Timothy on Another soft launch: Sidetrack.blog18 September 2026

    Antwerp will once again become largely car-free on Sunday 20 September 2026, with the 24th edition of Car-Free Sunday featuring…

  2. Timothy on Another soft launch: Sidetrack.blog18 September 2026

    Antwerp will once again become largely car-free on Sunday 20 September 2026, with the 24th edition of Car-Free Sunday featuring…

  3. Timothy on Europe reaches new low as LGBTQIA+ people face renewed criminalisation17 September 2026

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  8. Timothy on EU Court rules Hungary has to strike down its anti-gay propaganda law17 September 2026

    Solidarity protests are due to take place across Europe on Friday as Turkish authorities continue a sweeping crackdown on LGBTQIA+…

  9. Timothy on Belarus adopts sweeping anti-LGBTQIA+ information law, joining global crackdown on queer rights, criminalises “promotion” of homosexuality, gender transition, and childlessness17 September 2026

    Solidarity protests are due to take place across Europe on Friday as Turkish authorities continue a sweeping crackdown on LGBTQIA+…

  10. Timothy on RAINBOW EUROPE MAP AND INDEX 2026 | Spain best of class and breaks Malta’s decade-long hold on Europe’s LGBTQIA+ rights top spot17 September 2026

    Solidarity protests are due to take place across Europe on Friday as Turkish authorities continue a sweeping crackdown on LGBTQIA+…

  11. Timothy on WEST AFRICA | Niger criminalises gay sex17 September 2026

    Solidarity protests are due to take place across Europe on Friday as Turkish authorities continue a sweeping crackdown on LGBTQIA+…

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