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MetLife World Cup travel chaos strands fans

15.06.2026

MetLife World Cup travel chaos strands fans for hours

MetLife World Cup travel chaos left thousands of football fans facing long delays over the weekend, with transport problems keeping many people stuck for hours while some trains reportedly left with large numbers of seats unused.

10.06.2026

Magnetic train tickets face QR replacement at JR East

Magnetic train tickets will begin being phased out by East Japan Railway next spring, with JR East moving to replace them with tickets that display QR codes.
49 EUR Summer Pass Covers Dutch Off-Peak Trains

08.06.2026

Nederland Dal Vrij Trein Starts on June 15, 2026 in Netherlands

Nederland Dal Vrij Trein will be introduced in the Netherlands from June 15, 2026, giving passengers a cheaper way to travel by train during off-peak periods.
GoVolta Amsterdam–Paris trains launch on December 14

05.06.2026

GoVolta launches €1.5 million crowdfunding round to double fleet capacity ahead of Paris service rollout

GoVolta Amsterdam–Paris trains will launch on December 14, 2026. Fares between the Netherlands and France will start at 19 euros.
European Sleeper Milan night train to add Dutch cities

05.06.2026

European Sleeper Scales Up New Night Trains to Link Key Economic Hubs

The European Sleeper Milan night train will add Antwerp, Breda, and Eindhoven from December 2026. Travelers from the Netherlands will gain a direct overnight connection to Italy without changing trains.
Madrid Metro Pope Leo XIV visit: special plan

02.06.2026

Madrid Metro Pope Leo XIV visit turns Line 4 symbolic

Madrid Metro Pope Leo XIV visit is bringing special transport measures to the capital, with authorities expecting many pilgrims and visitors from June 6 to 9.
LTG Link ticketing system upgrade goes digital

02.06.2026

LTG Link ticketing system sets a new rail standard

LTG Link ticketing system will be upgraded in the second half of this year, with Lithuania’s passenger rail operator preparing changes to ticket sales, its website and its mobile app.
Stirling–London rail service expands with Lumo

02.06.2026

Stirling–London rail service adds a bold UK option

Stirling–London rail service has begun under Lumo, giving passengers a direct West Coast Main Line link between Stirling and London Euston.
EU train travel plan promises one-ticket trips

25.05.2026

EU Single Rail Ticket: A Radical Shift to Defeat Flight Dominance

EU train travel could become simpler to book under a European Commission proposal built around a plain idea: one journey, one ticket.
Canada Strong Pass: June dates and discounts

22.05.2026

Canada Strong Pass brings back rail and park deals

The Canada Strong Pass will return next month. It will again offer visitors discounts on travel and cultural attractions, including Via Rail, museums and national parks.
On-board ticket sales stay on Renfe and CP trains

19.05.2026

Renfe and CP keep on-board ticket sales in Iberia

On-board ticket sales will remain available on trains operated by Spain’s Renfe and Portugal’s CP. Their position contrasts with Belgium’s SNCB, which has decided to stop using this sales channel from July 1, 2026.
The Canada Strong Pass offers Canadians and visitors free and discounted access to top national attractions between June 20 and September 2, 2025, making travel more affordable this summer

16.05.2026

Canada Strong Pass 2026 Adds Free Parks and Rail Deals

Canada Strong Pass 2026 gives travelers a lower-cost way to explore Canada this summer. The summer window runs from June 19 to September 7.