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EES border checks 2026: what train travellers must know
The EU's biometric Entry/Exit System is now running at Schengen borders. Here's how EES affects train, bus and Eurostar travellers — and how to avoid the queues.
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London to Paris in 2026: plane vs train, which wins?
Airlines are flooding the London–Paris route with new flights to chase Eurostar's passengers. Here is how plane vs train really compares in 2026.
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Paris–Berlin night train returns with European Sleeper in 2026
European Sleeper has revived the Paris–Berlin night train: three nights a week via Brussels and Liège, with a Hamburg extension from July 2026 and fares from €39.99.
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Zurich–Florence direct train: new EuroCity from 2026
SBB and Trenitalia are launching a direct Zurich–Florence EuroCity in 2026, linking Switzerland to Tuscany via Milan and Bologna with no change of train.
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BlaBlaCar Bus to shut down: what travellers should know
BlaBlaCar is pulling out of the long-distance coach market and winding down BlaBlaCar Bus by early 2027. Here is what is happening, why, and how to rebook your trip.
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Italo eyes German high-speed rail with €3.6bn 2028 plan
Italian operator Italo wants to run high-speed trains in Germany from 2028 with a €3.6 billion investment. Here is what it plans, why Deutsche Bahn is pushing back, and what it could mean for fares.
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