Star Alliance expands Air-Rail connectivity with Austria’s ÖBB
Star Alliance has partnered with Austria’s railways ÖBB to enhance intermodal travel, allowing seamless air-rail connectivity to Graz, Linz, Salzburg, and Innsbruck.
This initiative...
European Sleeper resolves operational issues, confirms direct Brussels – Venice night train for March 2025
After an unexpected setback in February, European Sleeper has successfully secured a direct night train connection between Brussels and Venice, set to launch in...
Eurostar cancels popular Summer train to Southern France
Eurostar has discontinued its direct summer train from Amsterdam and Brussels to Marseille after more than 20 years, citing a strategic shift to focus...
Eurotunnel and London St. Pancras Highspeed partner to boost cross-Channel rail travel
Eurotunnel and London St. Pancras Highspeed have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance international high-speed rail services between the UK and Europe.
The...
Eurostar resumes direct Amsterdam-London services with upgraded terminal
Eurostar has restarted its direct service between Amsterdam and London, with three daily weekday and Sunday departures (two on Saturdays) from 10 February 2025....
Air France & SNCF Voyageurs mark 30 years of partnership with Flying Blue miles for TGV INOUI vouchers
Air France and SNCF Voyageurs celebrate 30 years of collaboration in 2025 by enhancing their Train+Air service and launching a world-first initiative: Flying Blue...
Brussels-Venice night train blocked at Italian border on maiden voyage
The inaugural journey of the Brussels-Venice night train, launched by European Sleeper on February 5, 2025, was unexpectedly halted in Austria after its Italian...
European transport sector calls for stronger EU funding to ensure competitiveness
The European transport sector urges the EU Commission and Member States to maintain a dedicated European transport budget, warning against plans to shift funds...
European Sleeper to launch Brussels-Venice night train with special event on February 5
European Sleeper has confirmed the launch of its new Brussels-Venice night train, with stops in Eindhoven, Cologne, Innsbruck, and Bolzano/Bozen. The service will operate...
Fewer trains to Brussels Airport in February due to track renovations
NMBS/SNCB and Infrabel will renew railway tracks near Brussels Airport, disrupting train services from February 1 to March 2. Direct trains to/from Namur, Hasselt,...
Eurostar sets passenger record and charts bold sustainable growth for 2030
Eurostar achieved record-breaking growth in 2024, transporting 19.5 million passengers—a 5% increase from 2023 and the highest in the company’s history. Key drivers included...
Belgian railway operator NMBS/SNCB ranks 2nd in reliability but lags in passenger experience, study reveals
A Transport and Environment (T&E) study evaluating 27 European railway operators ranks Belgium's NMBS/SNCB as the second most reliable operator after Switzerland's SBB/CFF/FFS, with...
OUIGO, a new Brussels – Paris train service: slower but more affordable alternative
Starting December 19, Belgian NMBS/SNCB and French SNCF Voyageurs are launching a new train connection between Brussels and Paris. Operated under the OUIGO brand,...
Milan Malpensa’s North Rail Access: 15 years of EU-backed progress in sustainable connectivity
The "MXP North Rail Access" project celebrated 15 years of collaboration to enhance Milan Malpensa Airport's rail connectivity.Co-funded by the EU with €90 million...
Eurostar’s Amsterdam-London direct service set to resume in early 2025 after terminal upgrades
Eurostar has announced the resumption of its direct Amsterdam-London train service in February 2025, following the completion of upgrades at Amsterdam Centraal’s international terminal.The...
European Commission fines Czech and Austrian rail companies €48.7 million for anti-competitive collusion against RegioJet
The European Commission has fined Ceské dráhy (CD) and Österreichische Bundesbahnen (ÖBB) a combined €48.7 million for violating EU antitrust rules by colluding to...
New high-speed Eurocity Direct trains connecting Belgium and the Netherlands from December 2024
Starting on 15 December 2024, a new high-speed rail service, Eurocity Direct, will offer a swift and convenient daily connection between Belgium and the...
Renfe to launch Barcelona-Toulouse high-speed AVE service by mid-2025
Renfe plans to introduce a new international AVE route connecting Barcelona and Toulouse in the second quarter of 2025.The service will offer six daily...
SkyTeam and Trenitalia partner to offer seamless Air-Rail travel across Italy, enhancing intermodal connectivity
SkyTeam and Trenitalia, Italy’s leading rail operator, have signed an MOU to integrate air and high-speed rail travel, offering customers a wider range of...
Early morning trains to Geneva Airport for autumn holiday travellers
In time for the autumn holidays, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB-CFF-FFS) and Geneva Airport are collaborating to enhance public transport options with new early-morning trains....