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Spain Wildfires Disrupt Rail Travel Between Madrid and Galicia

Travelers in Spain face significant disruptions this week as wildfires sweep through multiple regions, forcing train cancellations, detours, and delays across the country. The most ...
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Is This the End of Budget Flights in Europe? A Train Startup Thinks So

Budget flights in Europe have long dominated the continent’s short-haul travel scene, offering speed and affordability. But a Berlin-based startup is quietly preparing a challenge ...
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No Strikes, But Expect Delays: What Travelers Should Know About Italy in August 2025

If you’re traveling to Italy in August, strike-related disruptions are one thing you won’t need to worry about. Thanks to Italy’s annual summer strike ban, ...
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Passengers boarding a Renfe high-speed train at a station in Spain.

Spain’s High-Speed Rail Breaks Passenger Records in 2024

Spain’s high-speed rail system has achieved record-breaking success in 2024, with passenger numbers and market competition reaching historic levels. This surge follows a transformative period ...
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Malaysia and Singapore Unveil Driverless Train That Will Connect Johor Bharu and Singapore Within Minutes

The first driverless trains for the Johor Baru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link were unveiled on 30 June and will begin testing at a new ...
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Trenitalia’s New Night Train Connects Rome and Marseille

Trenitalia’s new night train is set to transform how travelers move between Italy and France this summer. With the launch of the Espresso Riviera service, ...
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Passengers boarding a Renfe high-speed train at a station in Spain.

Renfe Increases Summer Rail Capacity to Over 22.5 Million Seats

Renfe increases summer rail capacity to over 22.5 million seats as the Spanish operator prepares for an expected surge in travel demand during the busiest ...
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Italy July Travel Disruptions: Rail, Airport, and Public Transport Strikes

Travelers planning trips to or within Italy this July should brace for a wave of transport strikes that could impact trains, flights, and local public ...
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U.S. Border Patrol Warns Against Illegal Train Entry After El Paso Arrest

U.S. Border Patrol is warning migrants about the extreme dangers of attempting illegal train entry into the country following a recent arrest in El Paso, ...
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Brightline trains at a covered platform at Orlando International Airport station in Florida

Brightline Just Made a Move That Could Save Lives in Florida

Brightline saves lives in Florida with a bold new safety initiative targeting 21 railroad crossings in Broward County. Backed by a $15.4 million federal grant ...
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Eurostar to offer direct services to Frankfurt and Geneva with new fleet

Eurostar has announced positive year-end results and growth for the third year running, alongside brand-new destinations the business intends to serve with its new trains. ...
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JetBlue and Brightline Partner to Boost Florida Travel Connectivity

JetBlue and Brightline have joined forces to boost Florida travel connectivity through a new partnership that merges air and rail services into one seamless booking ...
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Frecciarossa high-speed Trenitalia train at a station platform under an arched glass roof.

Trenitalia Expands European Routes With Night and High-Speed Trains

Trenitalia expands European routes with night and high-speed trains as part of its latest cross-border push. The Italian rail operator has announced a series of ...
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Italy Train Strike to Disrupt National Rail Services on May 23

The May 23 Italian train strike is expected to cause widespread disruption to the country’s national rail network. Passengers traveling with Trenitalia, Italo, Trenord, and regional operators ...
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Riga–Vilnius Train Celebrates Lithuania’s Iconic Summer Dish

The Riga–Vilnius train now offers more than scenic cross-border views—it delivers a full-on cultural and culinary celebration aboard the newly launched Pink Soup Train. This ...
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Luxury Trains to Istanbul: Two Iconic Routes Restart in 2025

Luxury trains to Istanbul are once again rolling through Europe as two of the continent’s most storied rail routes—the MAV-operated Paris-Istanbul tourist train and the ...
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Escalators blocked off in a shopping mall during a power outage.

Power Starting to Return Across Spain—But the Crisis Isn’t Over Yet

Power starting to return across Spain brings some relief after a day of massive disruptions, but major challenges still remain for transportation, businesses, and daily ...
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Star Alliance and ÖBB officials shake hands in front of a Railjet train to mark the announcement of their intermodal partnership expansion.

Star Alliance, ÖBB Team Up for Rail-Air Travel

Star Alliance, ÖBB team up for rail-air travel, giving passengers a new, seamless way to connect between Austria’s major cities and international destinations. With this ...
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Young traveler with a backpack boarding a train, promoting DiscoverEU and the European Commission’s Erasmus+ youth program.

DiscoverEU Offers 36,000 Free Train Passes to Young Europeans

DiscoverEU offers 36,000 free train passes to young Europeans in a bold move to inspire cultural exchange and independent travel across the continent. The European ...
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Spain Square in Seville, landmark example of Regionalism Architecture

Renfe Launches Direct Seville-Barcelona Train

Renfe launches direct Seville-Barcelona train service on April 23, offering travelers a new high-speed option that eliminates the need to transfer in Madrid. This streamlined ...
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