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Extensive Transportation Disruptions in Valencia: Roads & Rails Damaged

Valencia’s transportation network is grappling with severe damage following recent floods, impacting major railway lines and highways throughout the province. The Valencian railway lines and ...
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Valencia Faces Weeks of Train Suspensions Due to DANA Flooding

Following severe flooding from the recent DANA storm, Valencia’s rail services, including both commuter and high-speed connections, have been heavily disrupted, with significant delays expected. ...
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Flood-damaged railway tracks in Valencia, Spain, submerged in water after severe storms.

Valencia-Madrid High-Speed Rail Suspended Until Nov 3 Due to Flooding

Due to severe flooding in the Valencian Community, the high-speed rail line between Valencia and Madrid will remain out of service until at least Sunday, ...
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Screenshot of Google Flights showing flight options from Orlando to Miami. Below the flight listings, a highlighted section labeled “Trains to consider” displays an Amtrak train journey from Orlando Airport Train Station to Miami, departing at 7:50 AM and arriving at 11:15 AM. This feature provides users with alternative travel options and emphasizes the train’s eco-friendly benefits compared to flights.

Google Flights Adds Amtrak Train Routes to Offer More Travel Choices

Google Flights has expanded its service by adding Amtrak train routes to its search results, giving travelers a new way to explore travel options beyond ...
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Passengers boarding a Renfe high-speed train at a station in Spain.

Valencia-Madrid High-Speed Train Route Sees Record Passenger Growth

The Valencia-Madrid high-speed train route has experienced remarkable growth in passenger numbers, setting a new record for 2024. In the first half of the year, ...
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Passengers boarding a Renfe high-speed train at a station in Spain.

Renfe’s Youth Program Hits Two Million Tickets Sold in 2024

Renfe’s Verano Joven program, designed to offer discounted travel for young people between the ages of 18 and 30, has achieved remarkable success in 2024, ...
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Interior view of Madrid’s Puerta de Atocha train station featuring lush indoor greenery, seating areas, and bustling crowds.

Electrical Fault Disrupts Madrid’s High-Speed Railways

A new electrical fault at Madrid’s Chamartín station has thrown high-speed rail services into disarray once again, causing significant delays for passengers traveling to and ...
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Sabotage Disrupts French Rail on Olympic Opening Day

Sabotage has disrupted French rail services on the opening day of the Paris Olympics. Coordinated arson attacks targeted key train lines, causing travel chaos for ...
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High-Speed Rail in Spain Sees Record Usage in 2023

High-speed rail in Spain experienced unprecedented growth in 2023, with over 32.4 million travelers utilizing this efficient mode of transportation. This represents a remarkable 37% ...
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Renfe Avlo train

Discover Asturias with Renfe’s New Budget-Friendly Avlo Trains

Renfe’s Avlo trains offer a budget-friendly travel option for those looking to discover Asturias. The launch of these new services includes S106 trains with increased ...
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New Touristic Tatvan Train Starts Service: Discover Scenic Turkey by Train

One of the two new touristic train routes in Turkiye announced earlier, the Touristic Tatvan Train, will start service after the Eid al-Adha holiday. The ...
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Brussels Prague night train, European Sleeper

All Aboard the Midnight Express: From Brussels to Prague!

Embark on a nighttime adventure across four iconic European capitals with the new Midnight Express route by European Sleeper. Commenced on March 26, 2024, this ...
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Turkish High-Speed Train

New Istanbul-Sivas High-Speed Train Service Launched

The first service of the Istanbul-Sivas high-speed train line commenced today, departing from Söğütlüçeşme Station in Istanbul. The launch was celebrated with a ceremony attended ...
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Touristic Eastern Express

Turkiye Introduces New Touristic Train Routes

Turkiye introduces two new touristic train routes that are great for anyone interested in seeing more of the country’s cultural and historical sites. These new ...
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Princess Cruises and Brightline launch Rail & Sail

Princess Cruises and Brightline Debut Rail & Sail for Easy Florida Travel

Princess Cruises has partnered with Brightline, Florida’s premier intercity passenger rail service, to introduce the groundbreaking Rail & Sail program. This initiative offers cruisers efficient ...
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Malaysia Airlines unveils MHrail

Malaysia Airlines Strengthens Air-Rail Connectivity in Seoul and London

Malaysia Airlines is pleased to introduce a new product called MHrail, providing passengers seamless rail connections via a single booking. In line with this initiative, the ...
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Eastern and Oriental Express Returns to Southeast Asia

The luxury passenger train The Eastern and Oriental Express (E&O) has returned to the tracks in Southeast Asia in February 2024 as it launched its first ...
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Austria’s Rail Upgrade: Faster, Greener Trips by 2040

Austria announced plans for a significant step towards sustainability with its bold rail network expansion plan set for completion by 2040. The initiative aims to ...
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Malaysia Singapore rapid train system

Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System on the right track towards completion

The Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link Project between Singapore and Malaysia has reached a significant milestone with the completion of the connecting span, ...
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Amtrak

Amtrak’s ‘New York Midweek Winter Travel’ BOGO Sale Returns!

Amtrak has once again launched its much-anticipated “New York Midweek Winter Travel” buy one, get one (BOGO) offer, bringing back a popular deal that allows ...
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