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Asia
Commentary: Vietnam’s high-speed rail hits the brakes on foreign funding
Some analysts wonder whether public investment alone can deliver such an ambitious project. These concerns are not unfounded, given administrative…
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Vietnam to build US$67 billion high-speed railway connecting Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City
“A BREAKTHROUGH” Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Tran Quoc Phuong earlier called the new line “a breakthrough” in the…
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Spain
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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Travel
Europe’s best night trains for a good night’s sleep
The big-budget ticket price for the Venice Simplon Orient Express might be worth it if you want to guarantee sleep.…
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Travel
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…
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Travel
13 trains in 7 days: How to do a stress-free family trip around Europe
Just because you have kids in tow, doesn’t mean you can’t be ambitious with travel plans. ADVERTISEMENT When Poppy was…
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Travel
Bushfire busters: Why Australia is employing goats on its railways
The weed-destroying goat herd was deployed to tackle an area along railway tracks where vegetation was out of control. ADVERTISEMENT…
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Travel
Riding the rails: Who travels the most by train in Europe?
Rail travel is helping the EU to reach climate and energy-saving targets – but which country has the most railways…
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Travel
Riding the rails: Who travels the most by train in Europe?
Rail travel is helping the EU to reach climate and energy-saving targets – but which country has the most railways…
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Travel
France, Italy, Germany: What rail discounts can young people get?
There are plenty of student and young person rail discounts to take advantage of in Europe. Rail travel is fast…
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