Europe

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DfT in discussions over feasibility of direct rail service to Switzerland

Rail Minister tells House of Lords department was working to increase the number of destinations accessible via Eurotunnel.

Department for Transport 25 Mar

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Funds to speed up EU border checks

The government is providing £3.5 million each to Eurotunnel at Folkestone and Eurostar at St Pancras, to prepare for the EU’s new digital Entry/Exit System which is due to start on November 10.

Europe 30 Sept

Train crossing the Ribblehead Viaduct with Ingleborough beyond Yorkshire Dales National Park England. ALAMY

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RAIL opinion: Aim high for leisure travel

Rail should be our first choice, but our faith must be restored.

Editor's comment 28 Aug

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Railways help millions flee Ukraine

Train operators across Europe have issued more than 3.5 million free tickets to help those fleeing the conflict in Ukraine.

26 May

Eurostar 374009 at Paris Gare Du Nord on June 3. RICHARD CLINNICK.

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International travel hopes: Eurostar targets Paris uplift

More Eurostar services available for booking after May 17, but cross-Channel operator's future remains uncertain

12 Apr

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UK rail needs to retain a voice to influence the EU post-Brexit

“The industry needs to adapt to Brexit now...we need a plan for influencing Brussels during that transition" - UK Transport in Europe's Mark Watts

19 Nov

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Eurostar and Thalys could merge in 2021

Eurostar and Thalys could join forces in 2021

18 Nov

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Eurostar and Thalys propose high-speed collaboration

Proposed merger could lead to more destinations and a combined fleet

1 Oct

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Britain’s railways gear up for a ‘no deal’ Brexit

As rail freight community says it's prepared for a 'no deal' Brexit, Labour claims it would cause chaos across Britain's transport networks

11 Sept

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FROM THE ARCHIVES: Stadler - delivering with Swiss precision

Swiss train builder Stadler has burst onto the UK rail scene by winning three high-profile contracts in recent months. Stadler’s UK team speak to BEN JONES

4 Sept

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FROM THE ARCHIVES: Are Britain’s fares really so much higher?

MARK SMITH compares routes across four countries - and destroys the myth that our fares are the highest in Europe

14 Aug

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Evidence paper compares UK network with others

Research shows UK is second busiest of major European rail networks as William Review looks abroad to understand ownership and operation

20 Mar

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European Commission blocks proposed Siemens/Alstom merger

"Without remedies the merger would have resulted in higher prices, less choice and innovation" - Verstager

6 Feb

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Eurostar expands London to Amsterdam service

Eurostar confirms plans for more trains to Holland

24 Oct

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Alstom CEO discusses Brexit challenge

Alstom CEO warns of potential Brexit impact

27 Sept

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EXCLUSIVE: China keen to develop UK-China freight traffic

Could more freight by rail be carried between China and the UK?

20 Jul

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Testing plans for Greater Anglia's new Stadler trains

Testing plans for Greater Anglia's Stadler trains

8 Sept

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Higher demand for public transport in European Union

Study by International Association of Public Transport (UITP) reveals 57.9 billion journeys were made on public transport in the European Union in 2014.

22 Jun

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