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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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Italy’s northwestern Piedmont region is a land of vineyard-draped hills, truffle-filled woods and Michelin-starred restaurants. New rail routes, one of which is already in operation, are making it easier to explore this area by train. This summer, you can ride the rails between the sparkling wine-producing town of Asti and the white truffle capital Alba. Next year, more services will let you explore the region’s historic villages. Take the train to Asti for wine and festivalsAt the end of last year, several regional rail routes were revived in Piedmont after a 12-year hiatus. Six return train ...
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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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Want to explore the Occitanie region by train for €10 per day? Local authorities have created a new rail pass that will allow travellers and tourists unlimited travel on local trains across the region. The Occitanie Rail Tour Pass is valid on local TER services - 19 rail lines which run to all stations in the Occitanie region. It can’t, however, be used on high-speed TGV trains, Intercité or night train routes. Where train lines don’t reach, liO buses in the region can take passengers to their final destination for an extra €2 per trip. The pass allows unlimited travel for between two to six d...
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If you’re looking for a European rail adventure this summer, Slovenian Railways have launched one ready-made. The train passes through three countries and eight towns and cities in just two hours. A five-hour version of the route closed down over 30 years ago, but it has been revived for the summer months until 30 September. The best part? The journey will barely make a dent in your travel budget because tickets start at €8 one way. New train line connects Italy, Slovenia and CroatiaThe new route, run by Slovenian Railways, follows a railway line first built over 150 years ago under the Austro...
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Eurostar is considering adding more routes from London as it looks to buy 50 new trains. “There is huge demand for our services and we have big European ambitions," chief executive Gwendoline Cazenave told the Financial Times on Thursday. She said that Eurostar is “definitely” considering new routes from London to Europe, adding to its current services between London, Paris, Amsterdam and Brussels. A new fleet could mean “new European routes”, Cazenave added, “I think by the end of the year or early 2025 we will be able to say more.” The cross-channel passenger rail service is in talks with ma...
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Eurostar has promised to power its trains with 100 per cent renewable energy by 2030. The plan was laid out in the company’s first sustainability report, released on Tuesday. It details plans to reduce energy use, source renewable power, minimise waste and promote train travel as a greener alternative to flying. How will Eurostar run on 100% renewables?Eurostar CEO Gwendoline Cazenave says the goal to switch to renewables by the end of the decade is “a deliberately ambitious target” aimed at “[accelerating] change across the sector”. It is seeking regulatory support for the rapid deployment of...
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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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