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The best walking adventures in Europe this autumn

As temperatures drop and the crowds begin to thin, September and October are fantastic months for a walking holiday.

1 September 2024

Earth News

What I learnt from a public transport-only race across Europe

Here’s what Eleanor’s trip of a lifetime taught her about public transport voyages across Europe.

Moments

A new Orient Express train is nearly here and every detail is dreamy

Another legend of the golden age of rail travel is awakening.

Travel News

Summer road trip? Take extra care in these dangerous EU countries

Long distance trains and buses are a cheaper, greener and safer alternative to driving.

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Passengers face long, uncertain wait at stations amid rail disruption

A deliberate fire in a signal box about 60 km south of Lille caused the disruption on the northern high-speed line, with traffic halted around 5 a.m. local time on Friday.

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France train cancellations: Routes affected and how to get a refund

Passengers have been asked not to go to train stations unless they know their train is still running.

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Deutsche Bahn set to cut thousands of jobs after stinging losses

The German rail operator will axe around 9% of its staff after year-on-year net losses soared around 16-fold in the first half of 2024.

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Italy’s ‘Path of Love’ to reopen after more than a decade

Local authorities are keen to encourage responsible tourism on the route that winds between the Cinque Terre.

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Germany set to close one of busiest rail routes for five months

One of Germany's busiest railways is set to close for five months as the country works towards fixing its notorious disruption-prone network.

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Spanish train maker Talgo receives offer from Czech rival Skoda

Talgo wants more information from Skoda so that it can work out whether a bid is worth more than the €619 million cash bid offered by Hungarian consortium Ganz-Mavag in March.

Europe

Euroviews. Uniting Europe through rail is the key to a greener future

Europe’s rail system must embrace a total systems approach, where silos are broken down, and all stakeholders collaborate for transformative outcomes, TC Chew writes.

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Dreaming of winter? Eurostar Snow tickets are now on sale

Returning in December, this train service offers a sustainable route from London to the Alps.

Moments

History influencer Alice Loxton’s guide to the UK by train

Don't know where to start your UK trip? Follow historian Alice Loxton’s rail recommendations.

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Here’s how to ditch the car and travel to Cornwall by night train

This is one of just two sleeper trains left on the UK rail network.

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Has France’s ban on domestic flights actually cut emissions?

The regulation was much debated and has been in place for just over a year.

Destinations

Flight-free travel: Take a train to these cooler climes in Europe

Is extreme heat dampening your holiday spirit? Here are the coldest places in Europe you can get a train to right now.

Moments

Get off the beaten path in Italy for a more sustainable trip

Italy has invested millions in sustainable tourism, from walking trails to trains.

Travel News

Behind the scenes of Denmark’s record-breaking underwater rail tunnel

Europe is set to welcome the world’s longest underwater road and rail tunnel. Here’s how it’s being built.

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Where in Europe has the most and least direct trains to other cities?

Greenpeace is calling for more investment in European railways to create more direct train routes and encourage people to fly less.

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Tenerife announces plans for an island-wide train service

If the project comes to fruition, it’s set to cost a total of €5.65 billion.