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Ireland and France launch new combined ferry and train ticket

The combined ferry and train ticket hopes to encourage environmentally friendly travel between the two countries.

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Germany and France plan cheap train tickets for young people

Germany and France are planning cheaper tickets “to convince more people to travel by train”

Switzerland

Swiss claim record for world’s longest passenger train

Train company Rhaetian Railway has claimed the record with its 100-carriage-long convoy spanning 1.91 kilometres, which went on a spectacular trip through the Swiss Alps.

Germany

'Sabotage' disrupts train travel in northern Germany

Trains in northern Germany were interrupted for nearly 3 hours on Saturday morning, while strikes in the UK have halted 80% of services.

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Hungary

Seven people dead after train collides with car in southern Hungary

Police said the accident occurred at a rural railway crossing on Monday morning.

United Kingdom

'What a joke': Fury as Eurotunnel passengers stuck in tunnel for hours

Social media were awash with complaints, with photos and videos showing people walking along an emergency service tunnel under the sea.

Spain

Firefighters and train passengers hurt in Valencia region wildfires

Three firefighters were injured on Wednesday north of Valencia city, the day after a train driver took evasive action to avoid the flames. 10 passengers were hurt in the panic.

Destinations

US train travel is on the rise. Take one of these stunning journeys

These breathtaking train journeys are an alternative to road tripping that is much easier on the wallet.

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Dogs travel for free on Italy’s trains this summer

Italy’s leading rail operator is allowing small pets to travel for free on trains this summer.

United Kingdom

Rail chaos as Britain's biggest strike in years begins

Up to 40,000 cleaners, signalers, maintenance workers and station staff are due to walk out for three days this week, on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

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Protesters set trains on fire in India

An angry mob set at least four trains on fire and damaged a railway station in India's southern city of Secunderabad on Friday.

Moments

I flew for the first time since the pandemic: Here’s what it was like

Euronews Journalist Rosie Frost discusses her apprehension around flying for the first time since COVID-19 hit back in March 2020.

Germany

At least five killed after regional train derails in southern Germany

The accident occurred near the Alpine ski resort town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

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Eurostar passengers can soon plant a tree with their ticket

Rail company Eurostar will offer passengers the opportunity to plant a tree when booking their ticket.

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What are the best rail passes for travelling across Europe?

If you are thinking about travelling through Europe by train, a rail pass could be the best option for saving money.

Living

Cost of living crisis: European countries cut public transport prices

Some European governments have cut the prices of train, bus and tram tickets to help citizens cope with the cost of living crisis.

Germany

Germany train attacker had Islamic extremist motive, say prosecutors

Four people were injured in the attack on a high-speed train in November.

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Thieves loot goods trains in Los Angeles with impunity

Dozens of freight cars are broken into every day in Los Angeles by thieves who take advantage of train stops to loot packages purchased online.

Mobility

This new bus-train vehicle is as happy on the road as it is on rail

The versatile innovation, known as a "Dual Mode Vehicle" is the first of its kind in commercial operation in the world.

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Dual train-bus vehicle starts commercial operation

A railway company in western Japan has started commercial operation of what are known as Dual-Mode Vehicles, which run on both tracks and roads.