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A view of the Eiffel Tower from between two tall buildings in Paris, France.

Eurostar £35 flash sale with trains to Paris, Amsterdam, Rotterdam and more

Travel 11 hours ago By Kristina Beanland

Blurred commuters rushing on the London Tube.

I’ll happily admit to ‘barebacking’ on the tube — but not for the reason you think

Travel 16 hours ago By Eleanor Noyce

Two Eurostar trains pulled into a French rial station.

Virgin set to announce £700,000,000 plan to rival Eurostar trains

Travel 18 hours ago By Emily Bashforth

A blond woman in an orange jacket sits in a train. She is looking out the window. Outside is a cold rainy autumn day.

'Barebackers' are the commuters plaguing the London tube network

Travel 2 days ago By Alice Giddings

A train travelling on the Island Line between Ryde Esplanade and Ryde Pier Head on the Isle of Wight which has been closed for maintenance this winter.

Aboard the UK’s one of a kind floating train line which is set to reopen soon

UK 3 days ago By Noora Mykkanen

**VIDEO AVAILABLE. CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE.** A radical new high-speed rail system is set to transform European travel, slashing journey times and making cross-border trips as easy as a city commute. Dubbed Starline, the ambitious project promises speeds of 200mph, whisking passengers from Helsinki to Berlin in just over three hours - a trip that currently takes a full day. Even the gruelling overnight journey from Kyiv to Berlin will be cut to just a few hours. The brainchild of 21st Europe, led by Kaave Pour, co-founder of SPACE10, Starline reimagines the continent???s rail network as a Metro-style system with frequent stops in key cities. Every European country will have at least one station, with routes extending as far as Turkey, Ukraine, and the UK. Starline isn???t just about passenger comfort - it will also revolutionise freight transport, cutting reliance on short-haul flights and congested roadways. Fresh produce, medical supplies, and critical manufacturing components could be delivered in record time, bolstering supply chains across the continent. The train???s design is deliberately minimalist and practical, avoiding the usual industrial or futuristic aesthetics. Wrapped in a striking deep blue, Starline???s sleek look nods to the European flag, standing out against the metallic grey of traditional trains. Inside, the high-speed network ditches class divisions, offering a flexible travel experience. Expect quiet zones for concentration, open areas for work and socialising, family-friendly sections, and even caf?? spaces for those looking to relax. Unlike traditional rail networks, Starline will feature purpose-built stations outside major cities, rather than retrofitting ageing infrastructure. Each station will serve as a national landmark, designed by renowned local architects and doubling as cultural hubs. Plans include concert halls, museums, and event spaces, turning train stations into vibrant public venues rather than just transit points. Starline isn???t just fast - it???s smart. Security will be AI-driven and sensor-based, using biometric verification and automated threat detection to eliminate long queues at checkpoints. And in a bold step towards sustainability, the entire network will be powered by renewable energy, integrating solar, wind, and battery storage. A smart grid system will optimise energy use in real-time, ensuring efficiency and cost savings. For now, Starline is still a concept, but with its groundbreaking vision and promises of speed, efficiency, and sustainability, it could mark the beginning of a new era in European travel. When: 14 Mar 2025 Credit: 21st Europe/Cover Images **All usages and enquiries, please contact info@cover-images.com - +44 (0)20 3397 3000EDITORIAL USE ONLY. MATERIALS ONLY TO BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH EDITORIAL STORY. THE USE OF THESE MATERIALS FOR ADVERTISING, MARKETING OR ANY OTHER COMMERCIAL PURPOSE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. MATERIAL COPYRIGHT REMAINS WITH STATED PHOTOGRAPHER AND/OR SUPPLIER.**

A new ‘tube for Europe’ could link UK to 39 European countries via train

Travel 6 days ago By Eleanor Noyce

The exterior of the fifth generation of TGV trains, TGV INOUI

New train with onboard bar will make you 'excited about the future' of commuting

Travel March 18, 2025 By Jessica Hamilton

Inside the tunnel underneath Salisbury station. Photo released March 14 2025. Engineers have found a "labyrinth" of historic tunnels and rooms underneath a railway station.Network Rail and South Western Railway (SWR) staff have discovered the hidden network froma bygone era underneath Salisbury station in Wiltshire. It came after an old phone box was removed as part of the ongoing ?5.3m station forecourt upgrades, revealing a dark tunnel with unknown origins.Engineers ventured underground and found a labyrinth of tunnels and rooms.

Take a look inside a secret 'labyrinth' of tunnels found underneath railway station

UK March 15, 2025 By Rory McKeown

A view inside the Villejuif Gustave Roussy metro station which opened in January.

Paris's new mirrored £3,100,000,000 station is an 'upside down skyscraper'

World March 14, 2025 By Noora Mykkanen

Inside the carriage of SNCF's new TGV INOUI train, with pale red seats and a wide aisle.

The ‘incredible’ new high-speed trains in Europe that look ‘straight out of the 70s’

Travel March 17, 2025 By Jessica Hamilton

A colourful combination picture of a SWR train and London Underground sign.

Full list of London train and Tube disruption this weekend

UK March 14, 2025 By Noora Mykkanen

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Xinhua/Shutterstock (15196880b) Photo taken on March 13, 2025 shows the wreckage of a minibus at the site of a train-minibus crash in Ismailia province, Egypt. At least eight persons were killed and 12 others wounded after a minibus was hit by a train in northeastern Egypt's Ismailia province on Thursday, according to a statement from the Health Ministry. Egypt Ismailia Train Minibus Crash - 14 Mar 2025

Ten dead after train hits minibus carrying children home from nursery

World March 13, 2025 By Danny Rigg

British entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson leans out of the window of the driver's cab on board a Virgin Pendolino train at Lime Street Station in Liverpool, north-west England, on March 13, 2012, as he prepares to launch a Global Entrepreneurship Congress. The event aims to be the largest gathering of start-up champions from around the world. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Virgin announces £700,000,000 plan to rival Eurostar with cross-Channel trains

Travel 2 days ago By Emily Bashforth

A scenic Swiss landscape with a commuter train riding past a lake in Obwalden, Switzerland.

Europe's eight most beautiful train routes to travel in 2025 — including the UK

Travel March 10, 2025 By Ellie Hutchings

Tyler Byrne was killed by a moving passenger train at Surbiton.

Network Rail fined £3,410,000 after track worker killed by train going 76mph

UK March 8, 2025 By Noora Mykkanen

Regional trains of DB Deutsche Bahn at main railway station public transport in Frankfurt, Germany

European country offers unlimited train travel for just £1.60 per day

Travel March 10, 2025 By Kristina Beanland

A WWII bomb, a hen do party at a Eurostar station in Lille and the party at a pub in St Pancras International.

Hen do says they're 'thriving in chaos' after Eurostar cancels trains over WWII bomb

UK March 10, 2025 By Noora Mykkanen

A combination image showing a train carriage, railway station and words cancelled and delayed displayed across them.

London stations with the most cancelled trains revealed - is yours on the list?

UK March 6, 2025 By Noora Mykkanen

A sunny view of the Cathedral of Saint Cecilia of Albi, France from the river.

New train linking 17 European cities could launch in summer for £76

Travel March 4, 2025 By Sophie-May Williams

A colourful HS2 train and construction scene and a city landscape behind it.

Here's how much costs for HS2 could spiral to

Politics February 28, 2025 By Noora Mykkanen