Trains
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Germany
Portugal to launch new €20 monthly rail pass by end of 2024
This monthly national train pass is significantly less expensive than some equivalent schemes in other European countries. ADVERTISEMENT Portugal is…
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Asia
Japan’s Shinkansen turns 60: The bullet train that transformed travel
Its development, however, was not without challenges. Japan’s railways had suffered during World War II, and there was debate over…
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United Kingdom
Police probing cyberattack on wi-fi networks at UK train stations
UK transport officials and police said on Thursday they are investigating a “cyber-security incident” that hit the public wi-fi networks…
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Germany
High-speed Paris-Berlin daily train service to launch this December
The route will include stops in three German cities. ADVERTISEMENT Paris and Berlin will soon be connected by a new…
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News
Circle Line disrupted for second time in two days after fire breaks out at train depot
SINGAPORE: A fire broke out at a train depot on Wednesday (Sep 18), causing Circle Line services to be disrupted…
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Spain
France announces discounted train fares throughout September
Want to explore France by train this September? Look out for these cheap ticket sales. ADVERTISEMENT Sad to see the…
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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 Turkish tourist train takes travellers around cultural treasures
The train stops at destinations including Kayseri, Malatya and Elazığ with enough time for sightseeing. ADVERTISEMENT Travellers to Turkey will…
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Travel
Two of the world’s most luxurious train journeys are in Europe
Want to reduce your carbon footprint without sacrificing luxury? Try these fancy train journeys. ADVERTISEMENT Train travel is a great…
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Travel
Night trains could be given a boost under Belgium’s EU presidency
“The unfair competition between trains and planes must be addressed,” says Belgium’s Minister for Mobility. ADVERTISEMENT “Night trains are the…
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