Italy’s Frecciarossa expands into Germany

 

Italy’s Frecciarossa high-speed trains are moving closer to launching direct services between Italy, Austria and Germany, potentially reshaping European rail travel and providing travelers with a new alternative to short-haul flights.

New real-time map tracks trains across Europ

 

Travelers heading across Europe by rail have a new way to keep tabs on their journeys, thanks to a live train map covering France, Spain and Belgium.

Eurostar at odds with Virgin Train over HS1 priority use

 

Eurostar has appealed to Britain’s rail regulator over the priority given to Virgin Trains in accessing High Speed 1 (HS1), the high-speed rail route linking London with the Channel Tunnel.

Eurostar appeals against Virgin Train’s HS1 access decision

 

Cross-border rail operator Eurostar has launched an appeal over the decision to grant Virgin Trains access to the UK’s high-speed rail line, known as HS1, between London and the Channel Tunnel.

Brenner Base Tunnel breakthrough marks milestone for Alpine rail between Austria and Italy

 

The Brenner Base Tunnel (BBT), one of Europe’s most ambitious rail projects, has reached a landmark construction milestone after engineers connected the project’s two main railway tunnel bores beneath the Alps. It brings Europe’s largest cross-border rail infrastructure project another step closer to completion.

Severn Valley Railway in Britain halts steam trains amid wildfire risk

 

One of the UK’s best-known heritage railways has temporarily suspended all steam-hauled passenger services following heightened wildfire risks caused by prolonged hot and dry weather.

Dutch Rail bans bags from occupying train seats

 

Dutch rail operator NS has introduced new luggage rules prohibiting passengers from placing bags on seats, even when trains are largely empty.

Harry Potter's Jacobite steam train in extended 2026 season

 The 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 and carriages used in the filming of Hogwarts Express in “Harry Potter“.

BCD Travel adds Deutsche Bahn connection and UK split ticketing

 

BCD Travel is enhancing rail content through a direct integration with German operator Deutsche Bahn and the addition of split ticketing functionality in the UK

Massive new rail station Stuttgart 21 delayed again to 2031

 

The troubled Stuttgart 21 rail megaproject has suffered yet another delay, with German media reports indicating the new underground station in Stuttgart will not be fully operational until the end of 2031.

Rail Europe expands network with Leo Express marking its third expansion in three months

Rail Europe, the global platform for European train booking, has added Leo Express to its growing network of rail partners, further expanding access to Central Europe for international travellers and distribution partners.

European Commission proposes rail ticketing overhaul with new passenger protections

 

The European Commission (EC) has announced new proposals that should enable travelers to book tickets for rail journeys that cover multiple operators on a ticketing platform of their choice.

Major rail work in Paris to shut down one of the city’s most important stations from May 1 to 3, 2026

 

A key milestone in modernizing the rail network in Paris for the benefit of passengers, major railway works will take place from May 1 to May 3 at Paris Gare de Lyon rail station.

French rail ticketing platform SNCF Connect under fire from rail rivals

 

France’s rail liberalization is entering a critical second phase but rival operators say progress is being held back by one major obstacle: distribution.

Rail Europe expands night train offering with European Sleeper integration

 

PARIS – Rail Europe has expanded its portfolio of European rail products through the integration of European Sleeper services, enhancing its cross-border offering in response to increasing demand for overnight rail travel.

Vande Bharat’s High-Speed Journey, Discover Why It’s The Ultimate Travel Experience In India

 

In March 2026, significant updates were made to the Vande Bharat Express train schedules operating within the South Western Railway zone.

Private rail company Italo to introduce Starlink across its high-speed trains

 Italo, Italy’s first private high speed rail operator, will introduce Starlink ultra-fast internet. It will become the world’s first major high-speed rail company to equip its entire fleet of trains with reliable connectivity.

French consumers association denounces a 75% increase in prices on low-cost high speed trains Ouigo

 

The French transport users’ federation Fnaut monitors regularly high-speed rail pricing trends in France, by publishing updated figures covering the period from 2017 to 2024.

India OTA acquires majority stake in Spain rail platform

  

India based travel company Ixigo is making a strategic push into Europe with a majority stake in Spain’s Trenes rail platform.

Taiwan Railway Unveils Major Travel Boost with Extra Trains for Lunar New Year Rush

 

In a move to accommodate the high demand for travel during the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday, Taiwan Railway Corporation (TRC) has unveiled plans to add 64 extra trains to its services. The decision comes as part of TRC’s strategy to address the surge in passengers expected during the festive period, which runs from February 14 to February 22, 2026.