52 h. ago New train to connect five European countries for less than £50 a ticket

An exciting new sleeper train route is set to connect five European countries in a journey spanning more than 700 miles.

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53 h. ago New sleeper train plans to connect 100 European cities by 2035

The start-up aims to operate overnight trains across Europe from 2027

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4 d. ago Europe was promised a new golden age of the night train. Why are we still waiting? | Jon Worth

Romance, excitement and sustainability – continent-crossing sleeper trains should be a hit. It’s time for the EU to catch onAs Europeans woke up to the joy of travel post-lockdown, it looked as though we were in store for a resurgence of continent-crossing night trains. Sleeper train fans hailed a “night train renaissance” and a “rail revolution”, combining some of the nostalgia for an old way of travelling with modern climate and sustainable transport concerns.The long-distance European train journey might be slower than a short-haul flight, but it is surely better in terms of the environment and the traveller experience. For those on a budget, the prospect of saving on a night in a hotel appeals too. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Europe's 'longest' train journey between two beautiful countries is 1,075 miles

The Snälltåget train takes passengers on a scenic adventure, beginning in Malmö, Sweden and arriving at Innsbruck, Austria, a mere 22 hours and 1,720 km later

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5 d. ago Londoners will soon be able to reach two new European countries by direct train

Londoners will soon be able to reach two new European countries by direct train  Time Out

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3 w. ago Hamburg stabbing: All 18 people injured now in a stable condition

Reports say 18 people were injured during the Hamburg train station attack

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3 w. ago Woman arrested after 17 people injured in train station knife attack in Hamburg

Police arrested a 39-year-old woman, who they believe acted alone

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3 w. ago Hamburg stabbing: 12 people injured in train station knife attack as woman arrested

Police have arrested an individual following a knife attack at Hamburg Central Station

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3 w. ago Hamburg stabbing: Major police investigation underway after 12 injured in train station knife attack

Police have arrested an individual following a knife attack at Hamburg Central Station

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4 w. ago Interrail passes are free for kids – so I borrowed my niece for a rail tour of Europe’s great cities

It took a few adjustments on both sides – she wasn’t keen on snails or Rembrandt – but after seeing Paris, Berlin and Venice, she wants to go again next yearA year ago, I discovered a bit of a travel hack – that if accompanied by an adult (obviously) children under the age of 12 can explore Europe by train for absolutely zilch. Profoundly susceptible to any sort of bargain, even those that promise a net deficit in the long run, I determined to take advantage of Interrail’s generous offer, despite lacking dependents of the specified vintage.Sourcing someone under 12 was far easier than I’d imagined. When I lodged an enquiry about my 10-year-old niece, asking if Annabelle might be available for an Interrailing stint at Easter, my brother couldn’t sign her up fast enough. (Though he did insist on some caveats: in bed by 10pm, out of bed by 9am, and no watching sweary Gordon Ramsay shows). Continue reading...

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