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Inside Eurostar’s struggle with Brexit, strikes and competitors
Eurostar has been battling a series of challenges as Brexit, Covid, strikes and competitors threaten to derail operations. ADVERTISEMENT This…
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New high-speed train line to link major cities in Poland
The ambitious scheme will also see the construction of a ‘mega-airport’. ADVERTISEMENT Poland has announced plans to build a new…
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Germany to be hit by more rail strikes in 2024
Members of a union representing German train drivers vote for open-ended strikes in bitter dispute. ADVERTISEMENT Rail travel in Germany…
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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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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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US train travel could get easier under Biden re-election pledge
‘Finally, we’re getting it done,’ the President said at an event to showcase the busy Northeast Corridor investments. ADVERTISEMENT Joe…
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From Brocken to Hell: 5 of Europe’s spookiest train journeys
The only thing that’s not scary is the carbon emissions you’ll save from not flying. ADVERTISEMENT As spooky season looms,…
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Watch: Inside Austria’s brand new ‘pure luxury’ night trains
‘Every kilometre on the train is a kilometre for climate protection’: Take a look inside Austria’s new night trains. ADVERTISEMENT…
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Switzerland scoops the top prize at Rail Tourism Awards
These journeys through Switzerland, Occitanie and Vienna show the excitement and freedom of travelling Europe by train. ADVERTISEMENT What could…
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