The previous Dutch cabinet spent millions in 2019 in subsidies for Dutch Railways (NS) to do its part in the Nightjet from Amsterdam to Vienna. It even changed the rules of the concession, which now...Read more
The major European railway companies celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Interrail Pass. To mark the occasion, the Interrail Continuous Pass is offered with a 50-percent discount from Friday May 6 until May 10.Read more
Czech train and bus operator RegioJet has been awarded an operating licence in Austria, meaning it can now run its own trains in the neighbouring country. This eliminates the need to change staff and risk...Read more
BackgroundCreated in 1972 in the wake of the hippie movement, the Interrail pass celebrates its 50th anniversary this March. Initially aimed at young people, the pass for train travel across Europe is increasingly popular, across...Read more
Travellers on the Eurostar from Amsterdam and Rotterdam may not be able to get off at the station Brussels-Midi in the future. This has emerged from the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management requesting...Read more
According to Dutch Railways (NS), journey times between Amsterdam and Brussels can be reduced with 40 minutes by skipping many stations, mainly in Belgium, and by deploying the Intercity New Generation (ICNG) train by 2025....Read more
The European Year of Rail 2021 has had little immediate impact on the general public, a new report by Dutch advisory firm Berenschot published in February says. It did, however, raise the profile of rail...Read more
OpinionGetting a single ticket on a journey made up of various rail parts still is out of reach in 2021. Even though ease of choice and payment could be the number one reason for people...Read more
InterviewThere is an ambitious plan to build a tunnel from Helsinki to Tallinn. Peter Vesterbacka, COB and founder of the company behind the project and founding partner Kustaa Valtonen talk about the progress of the...Read more
A new luxurious hotel train, the Orient Express La Dolce Vita, will run in Italy from 2023. It also offers international journeys to Paris, Istanbul and Split. The train continues the legacy of the world-class...Read more
Much progress has been made in the past year with fast connections, night trains and investments in the networks. But despite this, national borders in the EU are still major obstacles on the railways, says...Read more
InterviewThe plan to ‘revive’ the Trans Europ Express was launched at the end of last year by Germany: a network of cross-border trains in Europe by cooperating railway companies. “The network needs to be expanded...Read more
InterviewNight trains are making a comeback as a more sustainable long-distance transport. There are however quite some challenges, such as high costs and different standards across countries. “The infrastructure is there, so it should be...Read more
The latest Railtech Magazine is all about international and high-speed trains. Featuring exclusive interviews, the digital magazine is now freely available to download.Read more
Thalys is a well-known player in European high-speed trains. The name of the international red train will disappear however with the upcoming merger with Eurostar, but not its characteristic colour. Bertrand Gosselin, Thalys CEO, explains...Read more
