Belmond’s iconic Venice Simplon-Orient-Express will debut a new Paris-to-Amalfi Coast route in May 2026, offering a three-night luxury rail and resort experience.
Railbookers is launching its first Luxury Rail Week starting mid-September, offering exclusive savings and access to iconic train journeys around the world.
London’s Tube network grapples with its fifth consecutive day of strikes over pay and working conditions, pushing commuters toward bikes, buses, and boats to navigate the city.
Amtrak launches its NextGen Acela high-speed trains – built in the U.S. – offering faster speeds, more seats, and upgraded amenities along the busy Northeast Corridor.
Twiliner launches a luxury night bus service across Europe in November 2025, offering lie-flat beds, sustainability, and connection between major cities.
Lithuania has awarded €235 million in contracts to kick off construction on key sections of the Rail Baltica corridor and inked a €38 million design contract for the southern segment toward Poland – marking significant progress in continental rail integration.
The European Commission has unveiled a long-term vision for a 49,400 km high-speed rail network, backed by a €546 billion investment, aiming to make rail travel the fast, affordable, and climate-friendly choice across the continent.
Plans for a direct London-to-Berlin train route are advancing after a new UK-Germany transport treaty, promising easier travel between the two capitals.
A new ComfortJet high-speed train will connect Prague, Berlin, and Copenhagen starting May 2026—offering twice-daily direct service, dining cars, children’s cinema, bike storage, and wheelchair accessibility, with travel times of approximately seven hours between Berlin and Copenhagen and 11 hours to Prague.
Eurostar is set to launch new high-speed rail services linking the UK directly with key cities in Germany and Switzerland, offering travellers greener, faster options for European journeys.