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Eurostar guides travellers with autism
The high-speed passenger rail service has produced a new virtual guide to its services to help passengers with autism after consulting a charity.
Read More »Controversial Lapland rail plan chugs on
Regional authorities in Lapland are going ahead with zoning for a rail line that would cut through traditional Sámi reindeer herding areas.
Read More »Iceland airport train still on track
Despite the departure of WOW air, final discussions are taking place for a billion-euro track, much of which would be underground.
Read More »Sweden to launch night trains to Europe
As Sweden continues to move against air travel, the Green Party in the new government is committing to a tender for regular night trains.
Read More »New tech to ease rail travel from Sweden
A new digital solution is being prepared, which will allow people in Sweden to book international rail journeys.
Read More »Delta, easyJet confirm Alitalia joint bid talks
Italy’s state-owned rail firm Ferrovie dello Stato, Delta and easyJet are exploring putting in a joint offer.
Read More »Belgium closes airspace for 24 hours
A general strike in the country continues until 22:00 today, shutting down public transport and grounding all flights.
Read More »Shared cars and buses force DSB to act
Denmark’s national rail operator aims to win passengers back on the rails by offering new discounted tickets.
Read More »Swedish rail operator may invade Denmark
SJ is threatening to invest €1 billion in new trains to run between Copenhagen and both Funen and Jutland.
Read More »“Most digital” prize deflects SJ’s late stats
Sweden’s rail operator is Europe’s “most digital” transport company, despite 2018 being a terrible year for punctuality.
Read More »Bangkok to host world’s first Orient Express Hotel
AccorHotels takes part in a signing ceremony by the skywalk of the huge new King Power Mahanakhon Building.
Read More »Oslo Torp hails vision for new railway
Installing a new railway with a station next to one of Norway's biggest airports is the "right choice for the future", Oslo Torp says.
Read More »Swedish rail adds 6000 seats for Christmas
Swedish rail operator SJ is doubling the seats on some departures – and it lists top 10 most popular Christmas rail destinations.
Read More »EU rail passenger rights upgraded
MEPs vote for higher compensation in the event of delays – as well as better access for passengers with bicycles.
Read More »Alitalia: two offers, one expression of interest
Three major travel players have been named by inside sources as having responded by the deadline.
Read More »Italy launches new vision for Alitalia
The relaunch is said to include Italian state ownership in the struggling airline – and synergies with the state-owned rail company.
Read More »Deutsche Bahn ups prices, improves long-distance
By adding minimal amounts to fares, the operator says it can add to frequencies on popular long-distance routes.
Read More »Lufthansa Express Rail raises stations to 20
Lufthansa is building up the number of train stations in Germany where its passengers can travel “seamlessly”.
Read More »Emirates and Italy’s Trenitalia join forces
Passengers can now connect flights easily with Italy’s high-speed trains, in both directions.
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