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British startup plans to launch direct London-Cologne train by 2030
9+ hour, 35+ min ago (299+ words) British rail company Gemini Trains has announced plans to launch a direct service between London and Cologne by 2030. The new route is expected to reduce travel time to around four hours – almost two hours faster than the current route. According…...
The Netherlands has launched a summer rail pass for €49 per month
2+ week, 3+ day ago (305+ words) This summer, for €49 per month, passengers can get unlimited access to the entire Dutch rail network during off-peak hours, weekends and public holidays. The initiative was launched by the national railway company Dutch railways in cooperation with the government. The…...
Startup GoVolta launches budget trains with tickets starting at €19 between Amsterdam and Berlin
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (410+ words) Dutch startup GoVolta has officially launched international rail routes from Amsterdam to Berlin and Hamburg. The company is positioning itself as the “easyJet of rail” with its focus on affordable prices and direct connections. Ticket prices on the new routes…...
Japan is building the world's fastest train: the L0 Series maglev will accelerate to 603 km/h
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (278+ words) The new train will operate on magnetic levitation technology, which allows it to move above the tracks without physical contact. This significantly reduces drag and opens up the possibility of achieving record speeds. The project is being implemented by Central…...
A new direct train connection Prague — Copenhagen will appear in Europe
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (219+ words) Deutsche Bahn (DB), Danish Railways (DSB) and Czech Railways (ČD) are joining forces to launch a new direct connection between Prague and Copenhagen via Berlin. The route will start operating from May 1, 2026, transmits Prague morning. The year-round daily service will…...