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Star Alliance, ÖBB Team Up for Rail-Air Travel

Star Alliance, ÖBB team up for rail-air travel, giving passengers a new, seamless way to connect between Austria’s major cities and international destinations. With this ...
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DiscoverEU Offers 36,000 Free Train Passes to Young Europeans

DiscoverEU offers 36,000 free train passes to young Europeans in a bold move to inspire cultural exchange and independent travel across the continent. The European ...
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Renfe Launches Direct Seville-Barcelona Train

Renfe launches direct Seville-Barcelona train service on April 23, offering travelers a new high-speed option that eliminates the need to transfer in Madrid. This streamlined ...
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What’s Fueling the Sudden Boom in Global Train Tourism?

Global train tourism is experiencing a powerful resurgence, and the numbers behind it tell a story of transformation. With scenic routes, a slower pace, and ...
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Could This New Train Network Replace Flights in Europe?

Could the future of European travel involve zipping from city to city without ever boarding a plane? A newly proposed high-speed rail system called Starline ...
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The iconic W Barcelona hotel, a sail-shaped glass skyscraper on the Barcelona coastline, with the Sagrada Família and city skyline in the background.

Renfe Adds Friday AVE Train for Madrid-Barcelona Weekend Getaways

Traveling between Madrid and Barcelona just got more convenient for weekend getaways. Renfe has expanded its AVE high-speed train service, adding a new Friday departure ...
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Flights, Trains & Buses in Italy Hit by March Strikes

Italy is bracing for widespread transport strikes in March, affecting air travel, train schedules, and local public transportation. From nationwide rail disruptions to baggage handler ...
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Greece Faces Nationwide Railway Strike on February 28

Greece will experience major travel disruptions on February 28, 2025, as railway workers stage a 24-hour nationwide strike. Organized by the Panhellenic Federation of Railways ...
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Turkey & Iran Reconnect by Rail: Van-Tehran Train Resumes After 4 Years

Railway travel between Turkey and Iran is back on track as the long-awaited Van-Tehran train service resumes after a four-year suspension. Following successful negotiations between ...
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ITA Airways aircraft and iryo high-speed train, highlighting the new Italy-Spain travel partnership.

Italy-Spain Travel Gets a Boost with New High-Speed Train + Air Deal

Italy-Spain travel gets a boost with a new high-speed train + air deal launched by iryo, the high-speed rail operator in Spain, partially owned by ...
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Passengers boarding a Renfe high-speed train at a station in Spain.

Renfe Breaks Passenger Record with 537 Million Travelers in 2024

Spain’s leading railway company, Renfe, has reached a historic milestone, transporting more than 537 million passengers in 2024, surpassing its previous all-time record from 2006. ...
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A panoramic view of Ottawa’s cityscape at sunset, showcasing a mix of historic and modern buildings with vibrant streets and the distant silhouette of the Canadian Parliament buildings.

New Ottawa LRT Link Enhances Airport-to-City Connectivity for Travelers

Ottawa’s Light Rail Transit (LRT) system has officially expanded to Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, offering a seamless, convenient, and eco-friendly connection between the city’s busiest travel ...
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A Renfe AVE high-speed train travels through a scenic landscape between Spain and France, passing by a body of water with rolling hills and wind turbines in the background.

Renfe’s Spain-France High-Speed Trains Hit 1 Million Passengers

Renfe’s Spain-France high-speed train service has reached a major milestone: it has exceeded one million passengers since its launch in the summer of 2023. The ...
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Eurostar Faces Competition as Europe’s Rail Network Grows

European passenger rail travel is surging, with new high-speed routes, enhanced competition, and a push to simplify ticketing. As train operators expand cross-border services, Eurostar—long ...
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Renfe train at a station with a crowd of passengers waiting on the platform.

Spain by Train: High-Speed Rail Tourism Gets a Major Upgrade

Spain by Train is redefining travel. It connects 35 destinations through an expanded high-speed rail network designed to enhance visitor experiences. Formerly known as the ...
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Turkey-Iran Talks Boost Road, Rail, and Air Connectivity

Turkey and Iran have taken significant steps to strengthen transport links between the two countries following high-level discussions between Turkish Minister of Transport and Infrastructure ...
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Istanbul Airports to be Connected by High-Speed Rail in 2025

Istanbul’s two major airports, Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gökçen Airport, will soon be linked by a high-speed rail line. Construction is expected to begin in ...
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Passengers boarding a Renfe high-speed train at a station in Spain.

Renfe Expands High-Speed Rail from Barcelona to Toulouse in 202554

Renfe will expand its high-speed rail network from Barcelona to Toulouse in 2025, solidifying its role as the leading cross-border train operator between Spain and ...
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Heritage steam train on the Spa Valley Railway traveling through a frosty countryside.

Experience Steam Trains: Spa Valley Railway’s 2025 Highlights

The Spa Valley Railway in Tunbridge Wells has unveiled its packed 2025 events program, promising a variety of unique steam train experiences to delight visitors ...
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Renfe Resumes Madrid-Valencia High-Speed Train Services

Following the recent severe weather that led to significant disruptions, Renfe has fully resumed its high-speed train services on the Madrid-Valencia route. With the alert ...
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