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Virgin Trains has secured a major regulatory breakthrough in its plan to operate international high-speed rail services from London to continental Europe, opening the way for up to 20 daily return services to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam. The UK Office of Rail and Road decided on August 13, 2026 to pre-approve a framework track access
Malaysia’s East Coast Rail Link is moving closer to passenger operations as the 665-kilometre electrified railway enters the critical final stages before its first section is scheduled to open in January 2027. The major infrastructure project will eventually connect Kota Bharu in Kelantan with Port Klang in Selangor, creating a new passenger and freight corridor
Japan’s celebrated Kushiro Wetland Norokko Train is approaching the end of its current operations, giving travellers a final opportunity to experience one of eastern Hokkaido’s most distinctive nature-focused railway journeys. JR Hokkaido has confirmed that regular 2026 operations between Kushiro and Toro will continue on selected dates until October 4. A two-day farewell programme will
Thailand is emerging as a major gateway for a new era of Southeast Asian slow travel as cross-border trains, high-speed railway development and expanding regional connections make overland journeys increasingly attractive to international visitors. The transformation is particularly visible between Thailand and Laos. Direct passenger trains now connect Bangkok’s Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal with
Kolkata Metro Railway is preparing for another major phase of growth, with its network expected to expand to around 130 kilometres in the coming years as new corridors and extensions strengthen rapid transit across the city and surrounding urban areas. Metro Railway General Manager Prem Sagar Gupta outlined the expansion vision during his Independence Day
Germany’s railway network is facing significant summer disruptions, with train delays, cancellations and construction affecting travellers. Tourists are advised to check schedules and allow extra time when planning journeys across the country.
Norway is giving winter travellers an extraordinary way to search for the Aurora Borealis aboard a dedicated Northern Lights Train departing from Narvik and travelling along the historic Ofoten Railway into the Arctic mountains. Operated as a tourism experience by Arctic Train, the evening journey carries passengers away from Narvik’s urban lights toward Katterat, a
Liverpool rail passengers and visitors face almost four weeks of major disruption as Merseyrail and Network Rail prepare to close the Northern Line between Liverpool Central and Hunts Cross for 26 days from Sunday, October 11. The shutdown will allow engineers to undertake approximately £3.5 million of infrastructure improvements aimed at strengthening railway reliability and
Rail passengers travelling across Europe need to prepare for passport inspections and possible journey delays as several Schengen countries maintain temporary controls at internal borders during 2026. The Schengen system normally allows travellers to cross participating countries without routine internal border checks. However, European Union rules permit member states to temporarily restore controls when serious
Rail connectivity across parts of Assam is moving closer to normal after Northeast Frontier Railway restored flood-damaged tracks in its Tinsukia Division, allowing train operations to resume with additional safety precautions. The restoration reconnects communities and travellers dependent on rail services across Upper Assam and the wider northeastern region. Railway authorities have adopted a phased
JR East is introducing a major limited-time rail promotion offering discounts of approximately 50% on selected Shinkansen and limited express services for weekday journeys during October and December 2026. The promotion covers eligible weekday travel from October 14 to October 27 and again from December 7 to December 17. It is being offered through JR
Melbourne will add more than 400 weekly train services from Sunday, August 23, 2026, delivering more frequent journeys and stronger connections across metropolitan and regional rail corridors. The expanded timetable will benefit passengers using the Werribee, Laverton, Williamstown, Sandringham, Craigieburn and Upfield lines. Additional services will also support travelers on the Belgrave, Lilydale, Mernda, Hurstbridge,
