Rail transport
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Here’s how Britain is celebrating 200 years of rail travel in 2025
At 12 noon on New Year’s Day, nearly 200 vintage locomotives around the world blew their whistles to ring in…
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Eurostar worst-performing rail operator in Europe, report says
The report’s authors say the results of its survey underline the need for improvements to rail services across Europe. ADVERTISEMENT…
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Thessaloniki, Greece’s second largest city gets new metro
The Thessaloniki metro was first conceived more than a century ago, and the first tunnel was dug in 1986. ADVERTISEMENT…
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Your train in Spain will probably be late: Here’s why
Delays and cancellations have become the norm for train passengers in Spain. Is widening its rail network to blame? ADVERTISEMENT…
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Golden age for train travel? Europe’s railways never been busier, da
Eurostat data reveals which EU citizens travelled the most on national and international rail lines in 2023, marking a record…
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Four injured after derailed tram crashes into a shop in central Oslo
Police said everyone was treated at the scene, but no one had serious injuries. The four-story building was later evacuated…
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Explore Swiss Alpine beauty on this magical winter rail trip
Visit a rotating mountain restaurant and Europe’s highest station on this epic winter railway tour. ADVERTISEMENT If you had an…
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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. ADVERTISEMENT…
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Solar panels will be rolled onto Swiss railway tracks ‘like a carpet’
After long delays, the removable PV system will finally be tested on a western track next spring. ADVERTISEMENT Solar panels…
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Portugal to launch new €20 monthly rail pass by end of 2024
This monthly national train pass is significantly less expensive than some equivalent schemes in other European countries. ADVERTISEMENT Portugal is…
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