Rail transport
Uniting Europe through rail is the key to a greener, more passenger-focused future
My Europe
14.07.2024
Uniting Europe through rail is the key to a greener, more passenger-focused future
For decades, Europe has mooted a more competitive rail sector that could seamlessly cross national borders and carry more passengers…
Fehmarn Belt Link: Do the benefits of the world’s longest underwater tunnel outweigh the damage?
Next
09.07.2024
Fehmarn Belt Link: Do the benefits of the world’s longest underwater tunnel outweigh the damage?
At over 18 km in length, the Fehmarn Belt Fixed Link — the world’s longest underwater rail and road tunnel,…
How a little-known German city became home to one of the world’s most exciting railway rides
Travel
09.07.2024
How a little-known German city became home to one of the world’s most exciting railway rides
When you’re on the train trip of a lifetime around Europe, the thrill of riding the rails can run out…
Night Riviera: Why I ditched the car and travelled to Cornwall on the sleeper train
Travel
08.07.2024
Night Riviera: Why I ditched the car and travelled to Cornwall on the sleeper train
Platform 1 at Paddington Station is not usually a place I find myself at 11pm on a Monday night, but…
Trains collide in Czech Republic, killing at least 4 and injuring 23
World
06.06.2024
Trains collide in Czech Republic, killing at least 4 and injuring 23
A passenger train has collided head-on with a freight train in the Czech Republic. At least four people were killed…
Truffles, Nutella and wine: Take a ready-made rail adventure around Italy’s Piedmont region
Travel
03.06.2024
Truffles, Nutella and wine: Take a ready-made rail adventure around Italy’s Piedmont region
Italy’s northwestern Piedmont region is a land of vineyard-draped hills, truffle-filled woods and Michelin-starred restaurants. New rail routes, one of…
This €10 a day rail pass could be your ticket to France’s biggest wine growing region
Travel
28.05.2024
This €10 a day rail pass could be your ticket to France’s biggest wine growing region
Want to explore the Occitanie region by train for €10 per day? Local authorities have created a new rail pass…
Italy, Slovenia, Croatia: New train line offers ready-made rail adventure for as little as €8
Travel
28.05.2024
Italy, Slovenia, Croatia: New train line offers ready-made rail adventure for as little as €8
If you’re looking for a European rail adventure this summer, Slovenian Railways have launched one ready-made. The train passes through…
Demand for sustainable travel is booming: Will Eurostar add new routes?
Travel
17.05.2024
Demand for sustainable travel is booming: Will Eurostar add new routes?
Eurostar is considering adding more routes from London as it looks to buy 50 new trains. “There is huge demand…
Europeans see natural disasters as a bigger threat than armed conflict, study reveals
Green
07.05.2024
Europeans see natural disasters as a bigger threat than armed conflict, study reveals
People in Europe are more worried about natural disasters than armed conflicts according to a new study. The study by…