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BELGIUM | Infrabel launches Brussels pilot to curb dangerous track trespassing
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BELGIUM | Infrabel launches Brussels pilot to curb dangerous track trespassing

Belgian rail infrastructure manager Infrabel has unveiled a new pilot project at Brussels-North Railway Station aimed … BELGIUM | Infrabel launches Brussels pilot to curb dangerous track trespassingRead more

by Timothy•9 April 20269 April 2026•8
VIA Rail Canada invests CA$ 150 million (€100 million) to modernise sleeper cars, enhancing passenger experience and supporting Canadian jobs
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VIA Rail Canada invests CA$ 150 million (€100 million) to modernise sleeper cars, enhancing passenger experience and supporting Canadian jobs

VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) has announced on 2 April 2026 an investment of CAD 150 … VIA Rail Canada invests CA$ 150 million (€100 million) to modernise sleeper cars, enhancing passenger experience and supporting Canadian jobsRead more

by Timothy•8 April 20265 April 2026•0
BELGIUM | Train operator NMBS / SNCB to end on-board ticket sales from 1 July 2026
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BELGIUM | Train operator NMBS / SNCB to end on-board ticket sales from 1 July 2026

The NMBS / SNCB will definitively end the sale of train tickets on board from 1 … BELGIUM | Train operator NMBS / SNCB to end on-board ticket sales from 1 July 2026Read more

by Timothy•31 March 202631 March 2026•12
GoVolta to launch Amsterdam – Antwerp – Ghent – Paris service from mid-December with ‘favourable timetable’
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GoVolta to launch Amsterdam – Antwerp – Ghent – Paris service from mid-December with ‘favourable timetable’

GoVolta has announced that it has secured a “more favourable than expected” timetable for its new … GoVolta to launch Amsterdam – Antwerp – Ghent – Paris service from mid-December with ‘favourable timetable’Read more

by Timothy•30 March 202630 March 2026•26
European Sleeper sets out vision for 40-route night train network across Europe, including London
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European Sleeper sets out vision for 40-route night train network across Europe, including London

European night train operator European Sleeper is aiming to build a vast network of overnight rail … European Sleeper sets out vision for 40-route night train network across Europe, including LondonRead more

by Timothy•29 March 202629 March 2026•17
BELGIUM | Steam Train Festival returns to Maldegem on 2 & 3 May 2026 with anniversary celebrations and restored railway link
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BELGIUM | Steam Train Festival returns to Maldegem on 2 & 3 May 2026 with anniversary celebrations and restored railway link

The annual Steam Train Festival in Maldegem in East Flanders by Stoomtrein Maldegem-Eeklo is fast approaching, … BELGIUM | Steam Train Festival returns to Maldegem on 2 & 3 May 2026 with anniversary celebrations and restored railway linkRead more

by Timothy•26 March 202624 March 2026•5
RAIL BALTICA | Elron, Vivi, and LTG Link launch joint tender for regional trains
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RAIL BALTICA | Elron, Vivi, and LTG Link launch joint tender for regional trains

August 2025. We’re travelling to the Baltic States: Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, and more specifically their … RAIL BALTICA | Elron, Vivi, and LTG Link launch joint tender for regional trainsRead more

by Timothy•25 March 202624 March 2026•20
Trenitalia / FS Group advances Paris hub to power European high-speed expansion, looking at Belgium and the Netherlands in the long term
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Trenitalia / FS Group advances Paris hub to power European high-speed expansion, looking at Belgium and the Netherlands in the long term

Italian state-backed Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane (FS or FS Group) is accelerating its expansion into Europe’s … Trenitalia / FS Group advances Paris hub to power European high-speed expansion, looking at Belgium and the Netherlands in the long termRead more

by Timothy•20 March 202620 March 2026•22
Pride Express links Ghent, Brussels and Antwerp to WorldPride Amsterdam on 1 and 2 August 2026
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Pride Express links Ghent, Brussels and Antwerp to WorldPride Amsterdam on 1 and 2 August 2026

Last year‘s Pride Express was successful enough, so organiser Jurgen Dedeckere has another go. His dedicated … Pride Express links Ghent, Brussels and Antwerp to WorldPride Amsterdam on 1 and 2 August 2026Read more

by Timothy•18 March 202617 March 2026•36
SWITZERLAND | SBB CFF FFS reports record passenger numbers and punctuality in 2025, while warning over future investment needs
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SWITZERLAND | SBB CFF FFS reports record passenger numbers and punctuality in 2025, while warning over future investment needs

Switzerland’s national railway operator SBB CFF FFS carried a record number of passengers in 2025, achieving … SWITZERLAND | SBB CFF FFS reports record passenger numbers and punctuality in 2025, while warning over future investment needsRead more

by Timothy•12 March 202611 March 2026•13

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