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What it’s like to travel on the Paris to Berlin night train

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A new Scandinavian rail route will link Malmö to Oslo via Gothenburg

This summer, rail operator Snälltåget will launch a daily daytime service between Sweden and Norway, with on-board dining and onward links to Berlin.

Switzerland

Train derails in Swiss Alps amid avalanche alert, leaving five injured

Authorities are investigating after an avalanche likely caused a Swiss regional train to derail near Goppenstein, injuring five and halting services.

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Train strike in Spain cancelled thanks to government deal

The three-day national strike over safety concerns was set to last until Wednesday but has now been called off.

Mobility

Inside the UK's digital lab testing the trains of tomorrow

At the 'Train Zero' lab in the United Kingdom, engineers test systems like signal and speed using simulation.

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'Several lightly injured' after train hits crane in Spain, Renfe says

It comes after two fatal train crashes in two days rocked Spain, leading to questions about safety on the country's railway system.

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Travellers denounce abusive prices after Spain’s train crash

Travellers say they faced inflated car hire and flight prices following the disaster. So why didn't protective measures kick in?

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Spain train crash: Canine units deployed to gather evidence

Identification efforts and work to remove the derailed trains are ongoing at the scene of the tragedy.

Spain

Spain begins three days of national mourning after deadly train crash

Officials are continuing to investigate the causes of the incident that Spanish Transport Minister Óscar Puente has called "strange" since it occurred on a straight line and neither train was speeding.

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Spain holds minute of silence for victims of train derailment

Residents of Adamuz and people across Spain paid tribute to the victims of a deadly train accident that killed 39 and injured over 120, showing nationwide solidarity.

Moments

Which European countries offer monthly public transport passes?

Germany, Switzerland, Hungary and Portugal already have similar schemes seeking to reduce residents’ dependence on private vehicles.

Azerbaijan

Azerbaijani railway operator heading towards net-zero

Baku has set an ambitious national target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 35% by 2030 and 40% by 2050.

France

Police in Paris wound knife-wielding man at Montparnasse train station

Authorities stressed that initial communications made no mention of terrorism being suspected as a motive.

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Legendary Orient Express returns in Paris show celebrating 100 years of Art Deco

A Paris exhibition marks a century of Art Deco design with the rebirth of the legendary Orient Express, symbolizing the glamour and innovation of 1920s travel.

Design

Prix Versailles picks the world's most beautiful passenger stations

The Prix Versailles World Ceremony has picked its 'magnificent seven' passenger stations as the world's most beautiful train and metro stops. From Australia to Belgium via Saudi Arabia, the prizes show the jury's penchant towards modernity.

United Kingdom

Witness describes mass stabbing attack on London-bound train

Amira Ostalski describes the chaos as passengers fled a London-bound train during a stabbing attack. 11 people were injured, including an LNER staff member in critical condition. Police arrested a 32-year-old suspect and ruled out terrorism.

United Kingdom

UK police explains motive behind train stabbing attack

British Transport Police have ruled out terrorism as a motive behind Saturday evening's train stabbing incident which injured 11 people, nine of them critically. Investigations with the two arrested suspects are ongoing to discover the motives behind the attack.