Saudi Arabia and Qatar Plan High-Speed Rail Link to Transform Gulf Travel
Saudi Arabia and Qatar are planning a landmark high-speed rail connection between Riyadh and Doha, aiming to boost tourism, strengthen regional ties, and cut travel emissions.
Vienna and Trieste Connected by New High-Speed Rail Link in Under Seven Hours
A new high-speed Railjet service is transforming travel between Austria and Italy, cutting journey times between Vienna and Trieste by more than three hours and strengthening sustainable rail travel in Europe.
Saudi Arabia and Qatar Sign Landmark High-Speed Rail Deal Linking Riyadh and Doha
Saudi Arabia and Qatar have signed a groundbreaking agreement to build a high-speed rail line linking Riyadh and Doha, signaling a major step forward in regional cooperation.
Lisbon–Madrid High-Speed Rail Link Approved, Set to Launch by 2030
Portugal, Spain, and the European Commission have approved a major cross-border rail project connecting Lisbon and Madrid by 2030, cutting travel time to five hours and later to three.
Eurostar Orders Double-Decker Trains for 2031 Launch Through the Channel Tunnel
Eurostar has placed a €2 billion order for double-deck high-speed trains, set to debut in 2031 and increase capacity through the Channel Tunnel by about 20%.
Amtrak Unveils NextGen Acela: America’s Fastest, Most Modern Train Service Yet
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.
Lithuania Advances Rail Baltica with Major Construction and Design Contracts
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.
EU Unveils Ambitious High-Speed Rail Vision to Transform European Travel
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.
Direct London-to-Berlin Train Service Moves Closer with New UK-Germany Treaty
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.
New Train Route to Link Prague, Berlin and Copenhagen From 2026
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 Expands With New Services Connecting UK to Germany and Switzerland
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.
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