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Europe News

Pictures show rescue efforts after deadly Spain train collision

Images from central Spain show the wreckage and rescue efforts after two high-speed trains collided near Toledo, killing at least 64 people and injuring dozens more.

28 October 2026

Europe News

Portugal begins high-speed rail construction between Lisbon and Porto

“Alongside the new Lisbon airport, high-speed rail lines represent the largest infrastructure projects the country will undertake this century," Miguel Pinto Luz, Portugal's minister of infrastructure and housing, said.

12 October 2026

Travel News

Eurail and Interrail explained: How Europe's rail passes work

Planning a European rail adventure? With 33 countries to explore, here’s everything you need to know about Eurail and Interrail passes to see the continent at a slower pace.

20 July 2026

Travel News

Rail startup plans to launch London to Cologne trains by 2030

The new direct London-Cologne rail services will shave as much as two hours off the current journey time.

16 July 2026

Travel News

Renfe strike forces cancellation of 320 trains in Spain on Monday

The 24-hour strike is disrupting high-speed, regional and suburban rail services just as the holiday getaway is getting under way.

29 June 2026

Travel News

This new map shows all the night trains running across Europe in 2026

The 2026 edition shows five new connections already running or lauching this year.

4 June 2026

EU.XL

What's the EU’s single ticket that simplifies train travel?

The European Commission has just unveiled its "One journey, one ticket" initiative. It will simplify cross-border train travel as passengers face increasing delays and cancellations.

26 May 2026

EU.XL

‘One ticket, one journey’: can the EU fix train travel? Take our poll

The European Commission has just announced a proposal to simplify train travel for Europeans. Under the ‘One ticket, one journey, full rights’ initiative, travellers will be able to book multi-leg trips with one single ticket and enjoy new rights.

25 May 2026

EU.XL

What's the EU's answer to multi-leg trips? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot

The EU Commission’s new Passenger Package allows citizens to book a single ticket for multi-leg rail journeys run by different rail operators. But how does it work, and what are the benefits for citizens? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.

25 May 2026

Moments

Four of Europe’s spectacular national parks you can reach by train

Many protected natural landscapes have now introduced measures to manage car access.

1 May 2026

Travel News

Finland’s long-delayed train route to Sweden set to launch this summer

When the border rail link opens this summer, it will create what is thought to be the longest train journey that’s possible to take in the EU.

15 April 2026

Travel News

Paris to Berlin night train set to restart later this month

Served by European Sleeper, the train will take around 18 hours to reach its destination.

12 March 2026

Ecotech

‘Vans on rails’: A green solution for France’s car-dependent areas

There are approximately 5,700 kilometres of small railway lines in France that are not currently in use.

9 February 2026

Mobility

Inside the UK's digital lab testing the trains of tomorrow

At the 'Train Zero' lab in the United Kingdom, engineers test systems like signal and speed using simulation.

27 January 2026

Travel News

The world’s fastest train line is being built between Tokyo and Nagoya

The L0 Series train being developed by Japan currently is likely to reach speeds of up to 603.5kmh, making it the world’s fastest train.

23 January 2026

Economy

Uzbekistan develops new rail links to strengthen Eurasian transit role

New international corridors and fleet upgrades are expanding cross-border rail connectivity, supporting trade flows between Europe, Asia and South Asia, while modernisation and electrification aim to improve passenger and freight services.

21 January 2026