German passenger operator Deutsche Bahn (DB) confirmed to Belgian news agency Belga on Friday 20 February 2026 that it will introduce a new high-speed connection between Antwerp-Central Railway Station in Belgium and Cologne in Germany in September. The trains will also stop at Brussels Airport.
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How firm are Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn’s “2030s” Germany to London train link plans?
Deutsche Bahn and Eurostar have taken a significant step towatrds establishing a direct high-speed link between Germany and London in the United Kingdom, revealing in a joint press release on Thursday 4 December 2025 that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore a shared long-distance service connecting London with major German cities such…
BELGIUM TRAVEL STATS | France, Spain, Netherlands, Italy, Germany most popular destinations in 2024
Triggered by a press release by Germany Travel, aka the German National Tourist Board (GNTB), aka Deutsche Zentrale für Tourismus (DZT), let’s have a look at the most recent available travel statistics from travellers living in Belgium.
Leo Express now links Germany to Poland / Ukraine and ÖBB links Vienna to Trieste
Two major developments in European rail underline how international long-distance services are expanding both through new open-access routes and major infrastructure upgrades. Private operator Leo Express from Czechia is preparing its first move into the German passenger market with a trans-European service from Frankfurt to the Polish–Ukrainian border, while Austria’s ÖBB has launched a dramatically…
EuroGames 2028 in Frankfurt: will Antwerp aim for 2029 or 2030?
Frankfurt am Main in Hesse in Germany will host the EuroGames 2028, the European Gay & Lesbian Sport Federation (EGLSF) announced. This means no EuroGames in Antwerp in Belgium in 2028. But are 2029 or 2030 on the cards?
Deutsche Bahn and Eurostar team up for Germany – London train link in early 2030s
Deutsche Bahn (DB) and Eurostar are taking the next step towards a direct high-speed connection between Germany and London. Both train companies announced the plans in a press release.
Brussels Airport now connected to Beijing, Chengdu, São Paulo, Chongqin, and Sälen, but loses the Caribbean
Brussels Airport in Zaventem will further expand its long-haul offer in the coming years, with several new intercontinental destinations joining the network. From March 2026, Air China will launch direct flights from Brussels Airport to Beijing and Chengdu, adding two major Asian destinations for Belgian travellers.
Back-on-Track Switzerland wants to save the 2026 Basel–Copenhagen–Malmö night train
Even before its planned launch in April 2026, the Basel-Copenhagen-Malmö night train is under threat due to the possible cancellation of subsidies by the Swiss Federal Parliament. Back-on-Track Switzerland wants to save this future service
#CROSSCHANNELRAIL | Expanding UK-Europe train links most realistically leading to Switzerland
A new independent analysis has laid out the most comprehensive roadmap yet for expanding direct high-speed rail services between London in the United Kingdom and mainland Europe. The #CrossChannelRail Final Report, published on 17 November 2025, is the result of an unusually detailed investigation that included visits to sixty-three stations across the continent, technical assessments…
SBB CFF FFS announce night train to Malmö from April 2026
Starting on 15 April 2026, the Swiss Federal Railways SBB CFF FFS, together with RDC Deutschland, will introduce a new night train connection from Basel in Switzerland to Copenhagen in Denmark and Malmö in Sweden. The EuroNight will run three times per week, strengthening Switzerland’s international night train network.