High-speed trains could soon link Rome, Milan and Munich as part of ‘Europe’s metro’ Commercial services are scheduled to launch ahead of summer 2027 The Independent UK · Sep 4
Frecciarossa starting tests for new Rome and Milan high-speed rail links to Munich Trial runs of Frecciarossa trains in Germany and Austria are paving the way for high-speed links between Rome, Milan and Munich. The first services are planned for summer 2027. Euronews · Sep 2
The best affordable sleeper train journeys to take in 2026 Overnight carriages across Europe don’t have to cost the earth The Independent UK · Feb 9
Europe loves night trains - so why are many routes disappearing across the continent? New night trains are launching across Europe, but funding gaps and ageing infrastructure still threaten their revival. Euronews · Jan 7
New high-speed rail link spanning two European destinations opens Passengers will travel between Vienna and Trieste in less than seven hours The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2025
ÖBB scraps sleeper from Paris to Vienna. Hop aboard these alternative night trains instead Nightjet services connecting Paris, Berlin and Vienna will no longer be offered as of 14 December 2025. Euronews · Oct 2, 2025
Night train connecting Paris to major European capitals scrapped High costs blamed for cancellation of sleeper service, which connects French city to Vienna and Berlin The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2025
It’s goodnight Vienna as Paris sleeper train to Austria and Berlin hit by cuts Some Nightjet services suspended from mid-December after French withdrawal amid public budget crisis The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2025
Popular European night trains under threat of cancellation Routes from Paris to Berlin and Vienna may face funding cuts The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2025
Breakfast in Amsterdam, aperitifs in Vienna: how to make the most of your time in Europe’s sleeper train hubs To maximise the thrill and romance of taking a night train, our rail expert recommends the best cafes, sights and facilities near your departure station The Guardian - UK · Aug 24, 2025
Night train service between Berlin and Brussels to stop running from end of March Passengers can apply for a refund through Nightjet’s customer service The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2025
Europe’s geography ‘kind of reshaped’ as Paris-Berlin night train returns Advocates for rail travel hope the revived connection will help people to experience ‘the joy of the journey’ The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2023
Train plays Adolf Hitler's speeches to passengers as Nazi leader's voice heard Austria leaving passengers horrified as cries of "Heil Hitler" were echoing through the carriages on the train. Two people have been arrested for spreading Nazi propaganda Daily Mirror · May 16, 2023
Hitler speeches broadcast in Austrian train Two men have been charged after speeches by Adolf Hitler were broadcast over a train’s loudspeaker system in Austria, reported The Telegraph. “Heil Hitler” and “sieg heil” were among the phrases reportedly heard during the journey between Bregenz and Vienna. Disseminating Nazi propaganda is a criminal offence in Austria, where… The Week · May 16, 2023