News and announcements

Hello from the railway cathedral, Antwerpen-Centraal. 👋 Our Product & Network Specialist Hugo is on the first ICE out of Antwerp today.This new direct ICE service will connect Antwerp and Cologne twice a day, calling at Brussels Airport, Leuven, Liège and Aachen.

Our network is growing! Starting today, RDC joins us as a new carrier in our network, taking over the EuroNight service between Berlin (via Hamburg) and Stockholm. 🚆🌙 For Pass holders, nothing changes with the route and train remaining valid in our network. The night train runs two to three times a week and offers travellers an overnight journey without changing trains. Check, here, for reservations

Would you like to be one of the first travellers to try the new version of our Interrail app?  We’re selecting 15 travellers to become Interrail App Pioneers and take part in a beta test for our new version.   During your trip, you’ll use the new version of the app and share your honest feedback with our research team. Your experience will help us understand what works well and what we can improve before the app is released widely.  What’s in it for you? After you complete your trip and the beta test, we’ll reimburse the cost of your Interrail Pass. You can apply if:  Your Interrail Pass has not yet been activated.  You plan on travelling with your Pass between 14 September and 20 October 2026.   Please note that the beta app, test instructions and communication will be available in English only.  We’ll contact you by 11 August to let you know whether you have been selected.  We’d love to have you on board and improve the new Interrail app together.  Sign up to become an App Pioneer 

Irish Rail InterCity reservations are now available through our reservation system, making it easier to plan your journey across Ireland. Pass holders can now reserve seats on Irish Rail InterCity services in both 1st and 2nd class. Please note that Irish Rail services operate in the Republic of Ireland, and reservations are not currently available for services in Northern Ireland. There are plenty good stops on this route. From Dublin, head south to Cork and walk through the English Market, where you’ll find local cheeses, seafood, and Irish favourites like Irish stew and soda bread. Travel west to Galway for colourful streets, traditional music, and fresh seafood around the market and Latin Quarter. Or make a stop in Limerick to explore the Milk Market and taste some local produce before continuing your journey. For 2nd class, reservations cost €2 across all fare types. 1st class reservations range from €12 to €20, depending on the route and time of travel. Irish Rail InterCity train

We’re celebrating the release of Moonlight Express, the latest book by acclaimed travel writer and journalist Monisha Rajesh. Monisha is the author of the former Waterstones Non-Fiction Book of the Month Around the World in 80 Trains and has inspired countless travellers to discover the world by rail. In Moonlight Express, she takes readers on an unforgettable journey aboard some of the world's most iconic sleeper trains. From Austria's Nightjet to Finland's Santa Claus Express, Monisha explores the magic of travelling while the world sleeps. Along the way she enjoys reindeer stew on the night train to Norway, sips pisco sours aboard the Belmond Andean Explorer to the shores of Lake Titicaca and even considers a game of cricket down a carriage on Pakistan's Shalimar Express. As night trains experience a remarkable renaissance, Moonlight Express is a celebration of slow, sustainable travel, filled with humour, adventure and unforgettable stories from the rails. Win a copy of Moonlight E

After a long wait (and we know, plenty of frustration along the way!), we’re thrilled to announce that iryo is now included in the Pass. 🙌Thank you all for your patience and for sticking with us — we’re just as excited as you are! ❤️Read all the details below 👇 We’re excited to announce that, Spain’s first private high-speed train operator, will be joining the Pass network! With iryo, you’ll be able to explore even more of Spain, with increased flexibility and convenience. Who Is iryo?Welcome to the future of high-speed train travel in Spain! iryo is a partnership bringing together the expertise of:🚄 Trenitalia – A European leader in rail transport and high-speed innovation.🌍 Globalvia – Experts in infrastructure and mobility services.✈️ Air Nostrum – Spain’s leading airline.iryo provides travellers departing from Madrid, Zaragoza, Barcelona, Valencia, Alicante, Córdoba, Málaga, Seville, Albacete, Cuenca, and Camp de Tarragona with more frequent, comfortable, and high-speed service

July has brought some exciting rail news across Europe, with new international connections, seasonal seaside services and even more ways to travel with your Pass. Here's what's new this month. A new direct train line to FrankfurtGetting between Germany and Czechia just got even easier. Leo Express has launched a new direct service connecting Frankfurt, Prague and Bohumín, creating a convenient new rail link across Central Europe. Along the route, trains stop in Leipzig, Dresden and Ostrava. Since 12 July, Weimar, Erfurt and Eisenach have also been added as stops, giving you even more opportunities to discover Germany and Czechia by rail. And there's more to come—the route is planned to be extended to Kraków and Przemyśl in the future, opening up even more direct travel options across the region.  Poland's Pendolino heads to the Baltic SeaCurious to visit the Polish coast? PKP Intercity has extended its Pendolino service from Bielsko-Biała to Ustka, giving you a new direct connection to

Since our last big update at the beginning of the year, there have been a number of exciting improvements and additions to  rail travel across Europe. Read our roundup👇 January — new links and restored services In Slovenia, passenger services resumed on the Nova Gorica–Ajdovščina line, restoring a regional connection through the Vipava Valley as part of the wider Nova Gorica–Ajdovščina–Sežana route. In Poland, Koleje Śląskie joined the Interrail network. This expanded Interrail coverage across the Silesia region, improving regional travel around Katowice and towards the Czech and Slovak borders. In the UK, the Caledonian Sleeper added a stop in Birmingham from 15 January, creating a direct overnight link between the Midlands and destinations in the Scottish Highlands, including Inverness, Fort William, and Aberdeen. The first direct train between Tallinn and Riga began running without a transfer in Valga. Journey times were reduced to around 5 hours and 48 minutes.  March — major inte

Interrail Pass holders can now travel on Trenitalia France’s Frecciarossa trains, adding another high-speed option for exploring France by train!Trenitalia France currently operates:🚆 Paris ↔ Milan🚆 Paris ↔ Marseille🚆 Paris ↔ LyonKnown for their modern Frecciarossa trains, travellers can expect comfortable seating, onboard services and a different high-speed experience across some of France’s busiest routes 🙌Have you travelled with Frecciarossa in France or Italy? Inspire us then! Tell us all about your experience and what you did on your trip in the comments below 👇 📸: Trenitalia France - Voyagez en train Frecciarossa

We’re delighted to invite you to experience the beauty of Dutch spring at Field of View, a photographic installation by London-based photographer Katie Edwards, presented in partnership with Interrail. Step into a visual journey through the Dutch countryside and celebrate tulip season together — right in the heart of Utrecht.  Event Details:What: Field of View by Katie EdwardsWhere: Utrecht Centraal StationWhen: Thursday 23 April & Saturday 25 April 2026Time: 08:00–20:00Admission: Free and open to everyoneThe installation transforms a busy corner of the station into a poetic, immersive gallery. Forty photographs — printed to the exact dimensions of a train window — are displayed in illuminated panels, capturing vibrant tulip fields, seasonal blooms, shifting light, and the quiet rhythm of rail travel.  Win two Global Interrail Passes!To make the experience even more inspiring, Interrail is giving visitors the chance to win two Global Interrail Passes — making it easier than ever to

We’re celebrating the release of Platform Europe, the latest book written by our longtime friend Bart Giepmans. Bart is an author, travel journalist, photographer and a passionate advocate for exploring Europe by train.He is a true champion of slow travel and spends much of the year discovering Europe by rail, embracing historic stations, meaningful encounters and the stories found along the tracks. He wrote and photographed most of the journeys featured in Platform Europe!😍Win a copy of Bart’s beautiful book AND a FREE Interrail Global Pass (7 days in 1 month)!Participation is open to all persons 16+ living in Europe. The giveaway ends on 28 April 2026 at 12 pm CET. Five winners will be randomly selected and contacted via the community DM on 28 April 2026. The winners will receive 1x Interrail Global Pass for 7 travel days within 1 month (2nd class) and 1x Platform Europe book. The book will be shipped free of charge.📄 Read the full Terms & Conditions, here.How to enter the give

A rail journey is about more than getting from one place to another. It’s about the experiences you have, the people you meet, and the memories you create along the way. To help you feel confident and prepared, we’ve created a webinar especially for first-timers. We’ve covered everything you need to know before your first trip. You’ll learn how to choose the right Pass, how to set it up, when reservations are needed, and get our beginner friendly route recommendations.  Watch the webinar, here.  Find the webinar slide deck attached 👇

As the final trains of the year roll toward their destinations, all of us at Interrail can’t help but look back on the times that made this year on the rails feel so special.   A few of our favourite memories: celebrating a birthday on the tracks somewhere between Switzerland and Italy, sharing a takeout dinner on a high-speed train after an exhilarating day exploring Pompeii, and drifting through the night in a vintage sleeping car from Bucharest to northern Romania, surrounded by warm wooden interiors and a soft sense of nostalgia.   These are the kinds of experiences that make travelling with the Pass feel unlike anything else — meeting new people across the train car aisle, exchanging stories with the conductor, warming your hands around a cup of coffee while small towns flicker by.  As the year winds down, we’re gearing up for one of our most eagerly awaited moments: the 2026 timetable update. Twice a year, Europe’s railway carriers release new timetables with quicker connections,

The best travel experiences happen when you venture off the beaten path. That's why we're excited to introduce our community-created map, where you can share your favourite local travel finds — such as restaurants, outdoor markets, and hiking trails — with fellow adventurers like yourself. Contributing to our map is easy and fun! Here's how you can submit your travel recommendations: Submit your Pins: Go to this form to submit your pins. Share the Details: For each pin you submit, share some essential details to help fellow travellers make the most of their visit. Include the name of the place, its address, a brief description highlighting its unique appeal, and any insider tips or recommendations you have. Choose Categories: Our map is organised into different categories to make it easier for users to discover recommendations that match their interests. Select the relevant category for your pin, such as "Food & Drink," "Outdoor Adventures,” or any other suitable category. Add Phot