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Mudslide causes Italy-France rail disruption - what are your rights?

Everything you need to know about Italy’s cross-border rail and road closures.

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Want to explore Europe by train? 2024 routes, prices and journey times

Go to sleep in one country and wake up in another thanks to Nightjet, European Sleeper, Midnight Trains and other new and modern train companies.

Destinations

Escape the crowds: The best day trips from Venice

It’s simple to hop on a water bus or train and take a day trip to a quieter destination.

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Portugal introduces unlimited monthly rail pass for €49

Travellers with the pass can take an unlimited number of trips with no time restrictions.

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Moments

Embark on a spectacular train journey through Mexico's Copper Canyon

Departing from Los Mochis in Sinaloa, the Chepe Express train takes passengers on an awe-inspiring trip through Mexico’s Copper Canyon.

Mobility

Tokyo tests automated, simultaneous translation at railway station

The 40 cm high semi-transparent display sees translations pop up simultaneously on the screen as station staff and foreign tourists speak.

France

30 years on, is the Lyon-Turin rail project still looking so green?

The high-speed Lyon-Turin rail link involves excavating what will be the world's longest rail tunnel, but will its carbon footprint be too damaging?

Eco-Innovation

Could solar power be the answer to zero emissions train travel?

As India 'solarises' its railways, here are the European countries realising the potential of sun-powered trains too.

Eco-Innovation

The first solar-powered train is in the works in California

California’s long-awaited high speed train will be solar powered, according to the California High-Speed Rail Authority.

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The European train routes that are cheaper than taking a flight

Beat this year's soaring flight prices by taking one of these train journeys.

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Simplon-Orient-Express to launch new Brussels to Venice route in 2024

The Simplon-Orient-Express is made up of restored historic carriages from the 1920s.

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Rail Europe’s CEO on making train travel ‘sexy’ again

Björn Bender envisions a ‘wonderful outlook’ for night trains and what it will take to get there.

France

Protests in Savoy against high-speed Lyon-Turin rail link

Some 4,000 protesters, according to organisers, and 3,000, according to police, turned out for the protests close to the village of Saint Remy-de-Maurienne in southeastern France in defiance of an official ban on the gathering

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Spain has just slashed youth Interrail ticket prices by 50%

National trains and buses are also much cheaper, so young Spaniards can discover the “unknown treasures” of their country.

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60,000 free train tickets are now available in France and Germany

The 60,000 free tickets for travel around France or Germany are given on a first come, first served basis so be quick!

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Here’s what the EU’s new rail rules mean for passengers facing delays

There are also new provisions for rebooking your journey if you face disruption and reimbursement for connecting tickets.

Europe News

EU Green Week kicks-off as bid to become climate neutral continues

The annual event aims to promote Europe's sustainable objectives.

Belgium

Night trains make a come back with a new Brussels to Berlin service

Night trains make a come back with a new Brussels to Berlin service offering a sleeper option that allows passengers to arrive in time for breakfast three nights a week.

India

Train crash in India leaves 280 dead, 800 more injured

Chaotic scenes erupted after the derailment on Friday night about 220 kilometres southwest of Kolkata, as rescuers climbed atop the wrecked train to break open doors and windows using cutting torches.

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Train travel in Europe is getting cheaper thanks to these companies

Budget railway companies are taking on the budget airlines - minus the carbon emissions.