France’s Transport Minister says he will propose a minimum flight price policy to the EU. France’s Transport Minister has said he will propose that the EU brings in a minimum price on flights to reduce carbon emissions. ADVERTISEMENT Clément Beaune says he wants to “fight against social and environmental dumping” and that “€10 plane tickets … Read more
Travellers faced chaos this week after landslides closed rail and road links between Italy, France and Austria. ADVERTISEMENT On Monday (28 August), thunderstorms led to landslides which shut down key rail and road corridors between the countries. 700 cubic metres of rocks tumbled down the mountain, bursting through a safety barrier and littering train tracks. … Read more
Here’s everything we know about potential new train connections between Spain and Portugal. Spain’s national rail operator has recently launched new routes connecting to major cities in France. ADVERTISEMENT Now, rumour has it that Renfe has its sights set on Portugal. Various media outlets have reported that it is launching services linking Madrid and Lisbon, … Read more
The Paris-Vienna night train has sold 70 percent of all available tickets since it launched in December 2021 – practically a full house for each of its three weekly return runs. The Nightjet service, run by Austrian national provider OBB, pulls out from Paris’ Gare de l’Est at 7:30pm and arrives in the Austrian capital Vienna at 10am … Read more
Train travel is often more expensive than flying. Could taxing aviation to invest in the rail industry help change that? France will increase taxes on flights to invest more in its railways, the country’s Transport Minister Clément Beaune announced this week. ADVERTISEMENT The move aims to make train travel more appealing by closing the price … Read more
Avanti West Coast or London Northwestern Railway services suspended Emergency services and gas engineers dealt with leak in Harrow today Major rail chaos impacting passengers at London Euston station dragged into the evening rush hour today after all trains were cancelled due to a lineside gas leak. Those travelling with Avanti West Coast or London … Read more
Check this list of strikes before planning your journey. ADVERTISEMENT Workers in almost every industry are striking at the moment and travel isn’t immune. As the cost of living crisis and rising inflation continue to bite, many are taking action over pay and working conditions. Here are all of the European transport strikes announced so … Read more