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SWITZERLAND | SBB-CFF-FFS to buy 21 high-speed trains for international services
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SWITZERLAND | SBB-CFF-FFS to buy 21 high-speed trains for international services

Swiss Federal Railways SBB-CFF-FFS has decided to purchase 21 new high-speed trainsets for international passenger services, … SWITZERLAND | SBB-CFF-FFS to buy 21 high-speed trains for international servicesRead more

by Timothy•1 November 20262 October 2026•0
ALISA presents modular double-deck concept for Europe’s night trains
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ALISA presents modular double-deck concept for Europe’s night trains

A new double-deck night-train concept developed by Germany’s DLR and rail industry partners aims to combine … ALISA presents modular double-deck concept for Europe’s night trainsRead more

by Timothy•31 October 202627 October 2026•0
Taiwan Tourism Administration sells island as a destination for adventure and LGBTQIA+ freedom
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Taiwan Tourism Administration sells island as a destination for adventure and LGBTQIA+ freedom

The Philippines in 1996-1997, China in 2000, Vietnam in 2009, Japan in 2013 and 2025, South … Taiwan Tourism Administration sells island as a destination for adventure and LGBTQIA+ freedomRead more

by Timothy•29 October 202629 October 2026•2
Bulgaria begins major railway modernisation with new Škoda and Alstom trains
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Bulgaria begins major railway modernisation with new Škoda and Alstom trains

Bulgaria has begun what its Transport Minister describes as a large-scale modernisation of the country’s railways, … Bulgaria begins major railway modernisation with new Škoda and Alstom trainsRead more

by Timothy•22 October 202622 October 2026•3
Dutch rail passengers pay for London border checks while air travellers do not
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Dutch rail passengers pay for London border checks while air travellers do not

Dutch passenger association Rover is calling on the government to stop charging Eurostar passengers for their … Dutch rail passengers pay for London border checks while air travellers do notRead more

by Timothy•21 October 202622 October 2026•0
2027 | Dutch heritage railway operator Het Stoomgenootschap to run first trip in Belgium
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2027 | Dutch heritage railway operator Het Stoomgenootschap to run first trip in Belgium

Dutch heritage railway operator Het Stoomgenootschap will organise its first train journey in Belgium in March … 2027 | Dutch heritage railway operator Het Stoomgenootschap to run first trip in BelgiumRead more

by Timothy•17 October 202616 October 2026•2
Frecciarossa to link Rome and Milan to Munich from summer 2027
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Frecciarossa to link Rome and Milan to Munich from summer 2027

High-speed Frecciarossa trains will link Munich in Bavaria directly with Milan in Lombardy and Rome in … Frecciarossa to link Rome and Milan to Munich from summer 2027Read more

by Timothy•16 October 202615 October 2026•1
ÖBB adds international train connections to Germany, Italy, Serbia and Slovakia to 2027 timetable
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ÖBB adds international train connections to Germany, Italy, Serbia and Slovakia to 2027 timetable

Austria’s Österreichische Bundesbahnen or ÖBB will expand international rail services in its 2027 timetable, introducing a … ÖBB adds international train connections to Germany, Italy, Serbia and Slovakia to 2027 timetableRead more

by Timothy•14 October 202614 October 2026•4
BALTIC STATES | Rail Baltica train tender fails to attract compliant bids
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BALTIC STATES | Rail Baltica train tender fails to attract compliant bids

A joint tender for Rail Baltica regional trains has failed after none of the bids submitted … BALTIC STATES | Rail Baltica train tender fails to attract compliant bidsRead more

by Timothy•14 October 202613 October 2026•7
Deutsche Bahn expands international train services with new Frecciarossa trains to Italy
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Deutsche Bahn expands international train services with new Frecciarossa trains to Italy

Deutsche Bahn (DB) will expand its international rail services in December 2026, with new direct Frecciarossa … Deutsche Bahn expands international train services with new Frecciarossa trains to ItalyRead more

by Timothy•13 October 202613 October 2026•7

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