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Anna Pagani is no stranger to long journeys. She has spent thousands of euros and countless hours criss-crossing Europe’s train tracks since pledging not to take flights a couple of years ago. A decision that has been “harder than it should be”. “Planning train rides takes time, patience, and money,” she tells Euronews Travel. She lives in London but frequently travels back to her native Italy and to Austria to see her partner’s family. On top of that her job as a researcher requires her to go to conferences scattered across the continent. “Overall, it’s a lot of learning by doing,” she confid...
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Night trains have been gaining popularity as a less stressful and more sustainable way to travel than by plane. But their frequent high prices continue to make the option unaffordable for many travellers. Italy is launching two new routes this summer that hope to offer cost-effective alternatives. The trains will whisk passengers all the way from Milan in the north to Lecce in southern Puglia or Reggio di Calabria in Calabria. Just be aware of the catch. New night trains to travel length of Italy this summerItaly’s state operator Trenitalia will offer two new high-speed Frecciarossa services s...
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Summers of languid afternoons splashing in and out of the water are just around the corner. And one of the best things about holidaying in Europe is you don’t need to fly for scenic beaches and refreshing dips. Flight-free experts at Byway have curated a series of journeys by train for travellers who want to dive into a more sustainable adventure. Chlorinated pools can have an annual footprint of 1,400kg CO2, so all these trips take you to dreamy natural swimming spots. Surf all summer long in San SebastiánSan Sebastián is often dubbed Spain's foodie capital, but it is also one of the country'...
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German trains will soon feature new cabins designed for greater privacy as part of a multi-billion euro revamp. State railway operator Deutsche Bahn (DB) has unveiled plans for compartments with frosted glass where travellers can take private video calls or ‘cuddle’. Dubbed ‘knutsch-abteil’ (‘smooch cabins’) by German newspaper Bild, they will be rolled out on DB’s Intercity Express (ICE) high-speed trains. The company is also planning to install digital seat reservations and scent buttons. German trains will have private cabins for taking video callsThe new compartments measuring two metres b...
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Given the noise disruption and lack of legroom of a long-haul flight, many travellers are curious to try a night train to ensure a better night’s sleep. With proper beds and eco-credentials, sleeper trains certainly seem conducive to drifting off peacefully. So how do Europe’s night train services compare and which is best for dozing undisturbed? Here’s what traveller reviews on TripAdvisor and other websites say about sleeping on a sleeper. The small cabins on the Venice Simplon Orient Express are worth itIt may be the big-budget option, but the Venice Simplon Orient Express boasts glowing re...
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Bjorn Bender, CEO of Rail Europe, is a man who knows trains. In the last year alone he travelled roughly 75,000 kilometres across Europe. For him, train travel is “not about going from A to B, it's actually a second home. It's my office, where I can really do my work.” Since COVID, there has been a renewed interest in rail services, as travellers seek to stay closer to home and many try to mitigate the negative impact of air travel on the environment. Demand has risen across the globe, and it’s something Bjorn has seen reflected in ticket sales. “Mobility demand is huge and is increasing globa...
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The trains also underwent both static and dynamic tests at the production site in Qingdao, East China’s Shandong Province.
JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com – China began to ship a total of 11 sets of bullet trains and an inspection train to Indonesia on Friday, Aug. 5. The high-speed electric multiple units (EMUs) and the comprehensive inspection train (CIT) are built for the 142-kilometer high-speed railway network linking the Jakarta capital and the neighboring city of Bandung in West Java. The bullet train which operates at the speed of 350 km per hour is expected to reduce the travel time between the two cities from about three hours to 45 minutes. The trains also underwent both static and dynamic tests at the production s...
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