Europe Rail News

25 days, 9 countries, 1,959 miles: seeing Europe by train

“For one British writer left adrift by Brexit, a cross-continental train trip might be the best way to reconnect with her European neighbors.”

‘Always annoying’: Hassles of cross-border trains hamper E.U.’s green ambitions

“One man is on a mission to find and suggest fixes for all of the flaws making international rail travel in Europe surprisingly hard. Getting more people on trains is key to meeting E.U. climate goals.”

Green travel: the low-cost rail firms taking on Europe’s airlines

Spectacular interiors of rediscovered Orient Express carriages revealed

Flight-free travel: The best places in Europe to see the Northern Lights by train

7 spectacular European train trips you need to take this fall

Photos: A 1970s European railway odyssey

“As part of a study, the Regional Council of Lapland is investigating a possible train connection from Sodankylä via Kittilä on to Ylläs. This connection could benefit tourism, mining and forestry. Extending the railway line across northern Sweden to Narvik is also part of the discussion.”

🇫🇷 France

Which first-class high-speed rail service between Milan and Paris is best?

🇩🇪 Germany

Germany to introduce €49 ticket for public transport

🇬🇧 Great Britain

Great British Railways plan to oversee rail network delayed

Train travel in the UK: s foreigner’s perspective

Only a ride away: 10 of Britain’s best hotels near railway stations

The ridiculously beautiful scenic train route that departs from London but they only do one trip a year

“The legendary Orient Express technically lives on - but a ride along its original route will set you back at least £17,500.”

🇮🇹 Italy

This beautiful Italian region will reimburse your train ticket

From Florence, 3 fall day trips by train

“Tuscany in the autumn is all about celebrating the fruits of the earth and the vine, with enough time left over to savor the region’s art and history.”