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How to embark on a dog-friendly rail adventure around Europe

Plenty of rail and cruise companies now accept pets, meaning you can take a trip without worrying about crates or cargo holds.

Mobility

Can a Baltic Sea bridge to Sweden give Finland better links to Europe?

Finland is exploring options to create improved links for road and rail connections to Europe, including a fixed bridge link that would span the Baltic.

Travel News

New Brussels to Venice night train stopped at the Italian border

The head of the company behind the journey said 'the Italians began to change their minds' on allowing the train into the country.

Design

Take a look at Budapest’s new tram made of 1.8 million LEGO bricks

The newest tram in Hungary's capital has been unveiled: a full-size rail vehicle made of 1.8 million colourful LEGO blocks, the first of its kind in the world.

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Culture news

300,000 historic artefacts unveiled with opening of new Greek subway

Greece’s Thessaloniki metro, set to open after two decades of construction, unearthed 300,000 archaeological artefacts during excavations, including Roman roads, mosaics, and ancient burial sites.

Europe News

Four injured in violent axe attack on train near Paris

The fight on the RER E line involved several individuals, including minors.

Europe News

Vigil takes place for victims of Serbia train station roof collapse

Prime Minister Miloš Vučević said "this is a black Friday for us, for all of Serbia," as the government declared Saturday a national day of mourning.

Moments

Rave on rails: Trains in Europe where you can party while you travel

Onboard parties are part of the push to make trains more appealing as travellers seek sustainable alternatives to flying.

Egypt

Three killed after passenger trains in Egypt collide

Train derailments and crashes are common in Egypt, where an aging railway system has also been plagued by mismanagement.

Mobility

Hyperloop travel takes step closer to reality with successful test run

Hardt says it had a successful first test of its hyperloop prototype at its test centre in the Netherlands.

Travel News

New night train connecting 9 European cities to launch in 2025

The new European Sleeper route will run about twice a week during the winter and take around 15 hours.

Moments

A new Orient Express train is nearly here and every detail is dreamy

Another legend of the golden age of rail travel is awakening.

Germany

Suspected vandalism attack causes train restriction in Germany

Services are expected to be restricted until next week, particularly affecting trains in Berlin.

Europe News

SNCF train services to 'soon' return to normal, despite delays

According to French railway company SNCF, progress has been made in partially restoring high-speed train services after Friday's coordinated arson attacks ahead of the Olympics opening ceremony.

Europe News

Arson attacks halt trains across France ahead of Olympics opening

France’s state-owned rail company SNCF says a 'massive attack' aimed at paralysing the high-speed network is causing delays and cancellations.

Europe News

Car shuttle trains are Europe's little-known green travel option

A train like this can take passengers from Vienna to the Croatian coast in 14 hours, eliminating the need for overnight hotel stops.

Business

Plan for luxury midnight trains from France hits the buffers

Private railway company Midnight Trains had wanted to offer a luxury night train service from France to other cities in Europe although a lack of money has stopped the idea from going ahead without sufficient backing from France's public authorities.

Business

Train maker Alstom plans to raise €1bn to get finances back on track

As it battles to cut its debt pile, leading train manufacturer Alstom announces plans to raise €1 billion. Euronews looks into Alstom's business across Europe.

World News

Eight dead as bus collides with train in Russia

The Russian Emergency Ministry said all eight passengers on the bus were killed in the village of Berendeyevo in the Yaroslavl region.

Travel News

New night train connects four capitals from Brussels to Prague

“Night trains are now making a comeback all over Europe and I am very glad that the Czech Republic is not left behind.”