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.

Mumbai Launches Twenty-Six New AC Trains to Provide a Cooler, More Comfortable Travel Experience for Suburban Passengers

Mumbai has launched twenty-six new air-conditioned (AC) local trains to improve the daily commute for millions of passengers. This initiative aims to provide a cooler and more comfortable travel experience for suburban commuters, particularly during the hot summer months when overcrowding on non-AC trains is at its peak.

Al Andalus to bring luxury train experience between Madrid and Sevilla in coming spring

 

Spain’s luxury tourist train, Al Andalus, managed by Renfe, is set to celebrate its 40th anniversary with an exciting new route that brings Madrid into the spotlight. Starting in spring 2026, the Spanish capital will mark either the starting point or the end destination of this exclusive journey for the very first time.

Eurostar train traffic disrupted between Paris, London, Amsterdam and Brussels

 

Due to a problem with the overhead power supply in the Channel Tunnel and a subsequent failed Le Shuttle train, Eurostar trains have been disrupted.

FS Group and Certares form strategic partnership to expand international high-speed rail

 

PARIS – FS Group and Certares have signed a strategic partnership agreement to strengthen international high-speed rail operations in Europe, capitalising on EU railway liberalisation and growing demand for rail-based travel and tourism.

European Sleeper launches €2.3 million funding campaign

 

Night train operator European Sleeper has started a €2.3 million crowdfunding campaign to help pay for its further expansion across Europe.

European Sleeper, which started services in 2023 with a train connecting Brussels, Amsterdam and Berlin, plans to add overnight trains from Paris to Berlin and from Brussels/Amsterdam to Milan next year.

Rail Europe reports rising rail demand across northern Italy ahead of Milano–Cortina 2026

 

PARIS – Rail Europe is reporting increased demand for rail travel across northern Italy as preparations accelerate for the Milano – Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. Booking data indicates that Milan is strengthening its role as the main international gateway, while Venice and Verona are emerging as key rail-connected destinations within Olympics-related travel itineraries.

Rail Europe: How North Americans travelled through Europe in 2025

 

PARIS – As 2025 comes to an end, Rail Europe has released booking insights that shed light on how North American travellers explored Europe by train over the past year.

Rail Tourism Awards 2025 highlight the most inspiring campaigns connecting Europe by rail

 

BRUSSELS / UTRECHT – The European Travel Commission (ETC) and Eurail have announced the winners of the Rail Tourism Awards 2025, recognising four campaigns that best promote rail as an exciting, sustainable and meaningful way to discover Europe.

Egypt showcases its new high-speed train

 

On November 10, 2025, German technology giant Siemens unveiled the Velaro high-speed train in Cairo, a carriage specifically adapted to withstand harsh climate conditions of Egypt. The official presentation occurred during TransMEA 2025, the region’s leading exhibition for transportation and logistics in the Middle East and Africa.

ETF warns that EU high-speed rail strategy needs stronger public investment and coordinated governance

 

The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) has issued its response to the European Commission’s new Communication, Connecting Europe through High-Speed Rail, highlighting both positive elements and areas of concern for the future direction of Europe’s rail policy.

Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Launch Postponed amid Serious Design Flaws and Safety Issues Highlighted By Railway Board With a Focus On Passenger Comfort And Security

 

The Sleeper Vande Bharat Train was scheduled for launch and was postponed due to critical fault lines and deficits relating to design and safety and questions raised by the Railway Board pertaining to the comfort and safety of the individuals traveling aboard the Sleeper Vande Bharat.

Omio adds České dráhy to platform, boosting European rail connectivity

 

BERLIN – Omio and České dráhy have entered into a strategic partnership to improve access to cross-border and domestic train services across Central and Eastern Europe. Effective from September, customers using Omio can now book tickets on all České dráhy routes, including regional Regio services, InterCity (IC), EuroCity (EC), and high-speed Railjet and Comfortjet lines.