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Other NewsDutch rail operator NS has introduced new luggage rules prohibiting passengers from placing bags on seats, even when trains are largely empty.Previously, travelers could use an empty seat for hand luggage but were expected to move their belongings if another passenger needed the seat. Under the revised policy, bags must...
TransportationArriva is pressing ahead with plans to expand international rail services, unveiling proposals for new direct routes between the Netherlands, Belgium and Paris that could launch from February 2028.The operator has formally notified the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) of its intention to operate two additional international services...
RailAmtrak has taken inspiration from its state-of-the-art NextGen Acela trains to innovate its Acela First Class menu and reimagine the dining experience for premium travel on the USA Northeast Corridor.At the center of this update is the introduction of new small plate concepts, alongside warm breakfast pastries and a rotating...
DestinationThe Jacobite steam train is back on the rails for the 2026 season, bringing one of Scotland's most iconic rail journeys to visitors from around the world. The train was made famous by the Harry Potter films. West Coast Railways, the operating company of the Jacobite train, supplied the engine...
BreakingSNCF Connect, the booking system for French national railways is expanding its European rail offering by adding direct booking for services operated by Germany's Deutsche Bahn (DB) and Switzerland's Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). The move enables travelers to book seamless cross-border rail journeys across France, Germany and Switzerland through a...
DestinationWallonia is making it easier than ever for travelers to swap four wheels for two feet—or two wheels—with the launch of 12 new car-free travel itineraries designed to showcase the best of southern Belgium by rail.The initiative promotes sustainable tourism by encouraging visitors to explore the region using trains combined...
DestinationFor nearly a decade, Thailand has been selling travelers an enticing vision: step off an international flight at Don Mueang or Suvarnabhumi Airport and board a sleek high-speed train bound for Pattaya in little more than an hour. It sounded like the kind of seamless airport-to-beach connection that modern travelers...
BreakingThe UAE is poised to enter a new era of transportation as Etihad Rail prepares to launch its long-awaited passenger rail services, creating the country’s first nationwide passenger train network.Passenger operations will officially begin on June 30, 2026, with the inaugural route connecting Abu Dhabi and Fujairah. Both Emirates are...
TransportationThe Irish government has announced a major investment package worth €228 million ($263 million) to strengthen rail connectivity between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, supporting faster journeys and enhanced cross-border travel.The funding, drawn from the final allocation of the Irish government's Shared Island Fund, includes €193 million for...
Other NewsA major rail accident in the UK has left one person dead and nearly 90 others injured after two passenger trains operated by East Midlands Railway collided near Bedford, north of London.The crash occurred at approximately 5:15 p.m. on June 19, prompting British Transport Police to declare a major incident....
DestinationNew-generation Nightjet trains are now heading to Switzerland. OnJune 14, Europe’s most modern overnight train celebrated its inaugural journey on the Vienna–Zurich route. To mark the launch, the new Nightjet was given a ceremonial send-off at Vienna Central Station. With this addition, Austrian ÖBB’s next-generation Nightjets are now operating on...
RailPassengers traveling to and from London Gatwick now have a new overnight rail option following the launch of a trial service operated by Great Western Railway (GWR). The new service links Gatwick Airport with Reading via the North Downs Line, providing much-needed rail connectivity for travelers catching early morning departures...
