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A driverless ‘magnetic levitation train’ is coming to Berlin
Berlin has announced plans for a sustainable ‘maglev’ train. Here’s how it will work. ADVERTISEMENT Berlin is getting ready to…
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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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Asia
‘Whoosh, yes!’: Lessons from Indonesia’s Jakarta-Bandung high-speed rail as country mulls its next fast train
According to PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia China (PT KCIC), the consortium of Indonesian and Chinese state companies building the railway,…
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Why are Europe’s night trains struggling to pick up speed?
Europe’s night trains face cut-throat competition from budget airlines. ADVERTISEMENT Sarah and Sonia pile out of a rain-smattered train at…
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Fly safe: Should you wear a mask to protect from new COVID variant?
The BA.2.86 or ‘Pirola’ COVID variant has been detected in 15 countries. Here’s how to travel safely. ADVERTISEMENT A new…
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Major UK high-speed rail project could be cut short as costs spiral
Northerners say they are ‘treated as second-class citizens when it comes to transport’. The UK might cut its planned HS2…
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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 wants to put a stop to super cheap flights
France’s Transport Minister says he wants to open the debate on the environmental and social cost of flights. France will…
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Sport
Which European countries have invested the most in railways since 1995
A new report reveals how European countries are cutting railways and building roads. Europe’s rail network has dramatically declined over…
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Travel
French rail pass: €49 ticket to launch after German success
France will launch a €49 public transport ticket. Here’s everything you need to know. France is set to launch a…
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