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EU high-speed rail plan: connecting capitals by 2040
The European Commission wants continuous high-speed rail between every EU capital by 2040. Here is what the plan promises — and what it means for your next trip.
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BlaBlaCar expansion 2026: carpooling into 20 new countries
BlaBlaCar just announced its biggest expansion in a decade — 20 new countries, 41 in total. Here's what the carpooling giant's growth means for your next trip.
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DiscoverEU 2026: 40,000 free rail passes for 18-year-olds
The EU is handing 40,000 free rail passes to 18-year-olds through DiscoverEU. Travel starts 1 July 2026 — here's how the pass works and how to plan your trip.
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Marseille–Rome night train suspended for summer 2026
The retro Espresso Riviera sleeper linking Marseille and Rome is off for summer 2026. Why it stopped — and how to still make the trip by train, bus or plane.
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Budapest–Belgrade direct train returns in 2026: guide
After years of rebuilding, the Budapest–Belgrade direct train is set to return in 2026 — cutting the trip to around three hours. Here's the state of play.
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Paris–Hamburg night train launches with European Sleeper
European Sleeper is extending its Paris–Berlin sleeper to Hamburg from 13 July 2026, creating a direct overnight link between the two cities from €69.99.
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