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 […]
Emirates Skywards has expanded beyond air travel with the launch of Skywards Rail, allowing loyalty programme members to redeem Miles for train tickets across more than 12,000 European destinations. The new platform provides access to over 40 rail operators across 12 European countries. Members can book domestic, international, regional, airport and high-speed train services through
Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands and England are helping reshape European tourism as travellers show stronger interest in rail-based journeys. The shift combines environmental priorities, improving international connections and demand for slower, experience-focused holidays. Rail is no longer viewed only as transport between two destinations. Scenic routes, city-centre departures and multi-country itineraries are turning train journeys
The Czech Republic is emerging alongside Italy, France, Germany and Spain in a wider European tourism shift that is using rail travel to connect visitors with smaller craft towns, artisan communities and living heritage destinations beyond heavily visited capitals. Rather than reflecting one formal multinational programme, the movement is being shaped by expanding rail access,
Discover how the new SBB 2027 timetable boosts European rail travel and Swiss cross-border tourism with faster, direct international train connections.
Discover how the new ETCS rail project in northwest Germany enhances the Rhine-Alpine Corridor, improving European rail travel and sustainable tourism links.
FS Italiane boosts European rail travel, Trenitalia routes, and international tourism with major investments and new services across Europe.
