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Iryo in Ciudad Real and Puertollano from May 2026: end of Renfe's monopoly
From 1 May 2026, Iryo stops at Ciudad Real and Puertollano, breaking Renfe's monopoly on the Madrid–Andalusia high-speed corridor and giving La Mancha more competition.
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Vienna–Belgrade direct train returns in September 2026: full guide
ÖBB and MÁV are launching a direct Vienna–Belgrade EuroCity service from September 2026. Here is the schedule, fares and how to book.
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Stuttgart 21 underground station: opening on 6 December 2026
After more than a decade of works, Stuttgart 21's new underground through-station opens on 6 December 2026 and rewires long-distance travel in Baden-Württemberg.
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Brussels–Hamburg night train: European Sleeper's 2026 launch
European Sleeper extends its Paris–Berlin sleeper to Hamburg, giving Brussels its first direct night-train link to northern Germany since 2016.
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Ouigo Malaga–Barcelona direct trains: summer 2026 from €9
A new seasonal direct Ouigo España service links Malaga and Barcelona four days a week, with fares from €9 and intermediate stops in Cordoba, Madrid and Zaragoza.
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Westbahn plans Vienna–Budapest trains to challenge ÖBB and MÁV
Westbahn wants to put its red trains on a Vienna–Budapest route and open up East Tyrol and Carinthia. Here is what was filed, what it means and when the trains might run.
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