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....
Future Palma de Mallorca – Llucmajor train line to pass through key neighbourhoods and connect airport in 11 minutes
A new 27.4-kilometre train line will link Palma de Mallorca and Llucmajor via the airport in just 22 minutes, with 7.3 kilometres of the...
Marburg virus scare at Hamburg Central Station: Emergency services respond to possible infection
Hamburg Central Station faced a major health scare when emergency services in full protective gear sealed off tracks 7 and 8 and boarded an...
Historic trains return to Sicily: A journey through time, culture, and scenic railways
For the sixth consecutive year, Sicily welcomes back its historic trains, offering travellers a nostalgic journey through the island's rich culture and landscapes.Organised by...
Uncertain future for European Sleeper train from Brussels and Amsterdam to Prague
The future of the European Sleeper night train from Brussels to Prague, via Amsterdam and Berlin, is uncertain due to ongoing railworks, a complex...
Eurostar joins SkyTeam: Pioneering integrated Air-Rail Travel partnership
Eurostar and SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, have announced a groundbreaking partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed on September 25, 2024. Eurostar...
New direct high-speed rail link between Paris and Berlin from December 2024
Yesterday, 24 September, at the InnoTrans trade fair in Berlin in Germany, Alain Krakovitch, Director of TGV-INTERCITÉS at SNCF Voyageurs, and Michael Peterson, Board...