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Travel disruptions in Europe
It's important to know if there are disruptions or planned works on the tracks and stations that may affect your travel plans. Some railway companies offer dedicated pages with updates and detailed maps. Below you can find the details, per country. A few railway companies only offer this information in their own language. We've also included those links, as you may want to use a translation plugin to read the updates.
Please take into account the travel restrictions being applied in some countries in Europe. Follow the updates regarding the COVID-19 outbreak and its effects on train travel on this page.
Disruptions per Country
Belgium
This page contains information on all the ongoing track disruptions and engineering works in Belgium.
Bosnia-Herzegovina
You can follow updates of the Bosnian railway network ZFBH via this page.
Warning - disrupted international connections:
- Croatia/Serbia/Montenegro
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International trains between Bosnia Herzegovina and neighbouring countries are supended until further notice. It is possible to travel to/from Bosnia Herzegovina by international bus. The tickets for such bus journeys are not covered by the Pass.
Bulgaria
You can check live updates on the Bulgarian rail network BDZ on this page.
Warning - disrupted international connections:
- Greece/Serbia
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International connections from Bulgaria to Greece and Serbia are suspended until further notice.
- Turkey
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The Sofia - Istanbul connection has resumed circulation on the 25th of April, 2022.
- Available alternatives
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There are different international buses connecting Bulgaria to neighbouring countries. Please notice these buses are not included in the Pass.
Croatia
Traffic is also disrupted due to construction works on several lines during the first half of 2022, including Zagreb - Rijeka. You can read the details about their railway works on this page.
Warning - disrupted international connections:
- Bosnia/Serbia
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Unfortunately, international trains connecting Croatia to Bosnia and Serbia are suspended until further notice. The available international buses serving these routes are not covered by the Pass.
Czech Republic
You can find details about both domestic and international disruptions affecting the Czech rail network on this page. Unfortunately, this information is only available in Czech; we recommend contacting the Czech railways for more details if you're planning to travel on any of the affected routes.
Denmark
The Danish railway company (DSB) has planned track work which will affect both regular trains and their S-tog system, including a few main routes, such as Copenhagen - Aarhus. You can see the complete list on this page of their website.
Finland
You can check the latest updates on the Finnish rail network via this page of their website.
France
For information about upgrades, maintenance and construction works on the French railways, you can visit this page on their website, where they share all the recent updates and maps of their rail network. Please note there are engineering works planned which will affect international routes (Spain-France) in May.
Germany
The extensive German rail network is under constant maintenance and expansion. The German national railway company, Deutsche Bahn (DB), dedicates an entire section of their website to delays, track works and passenger rights. Unfortunately, this information is only available in German - for the maintenance/engineering works, you can check this page, while their online timetables have real-time updates on train delays/cancellations.
Greece
You can follow updates on international train times of the Greek railway network TrainOSE via this page.
Warning - disrupted international connections:
- Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Turkey
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International train connections from Greece to Bulgaria, North Macedonia and Turkey are suspended until further notice.
- Available alternatives
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You can still use a Global pass or a Greek Islands Pass to travel between Greece and Italy. More information can be found here.
Another option is to travel by international buses. The tickets for such bus journeys are not covered by the Pass.
Finally, Pass holders are entitled to a discount when travelling with some of our benefits partners on alternative ferry routes.
Hungary
Some of the Hungarian rail network, both international and domestic, is or will be affected by minor works on the tracks, which may cause some trains to run on modified schedules.The Hungarian railways share the details on this page (only in Hungarian).
Ireland
The Irish railway company (Irish Rail) shares updates about their planned engineering works and affected schedules on this page of their website.
Italy
While detailed information is only available in Italian, you can still check if your travel plans may be affected by planned works: on this page, you can search for disruptions using either start and end dates and/or the region in which you will be travelling.
Latvia
You can follow updates by the Latvian railways via this page.
Warning - disrupted international connections:
- Lithuania
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International train connections from Latvia to Lithuania are suspended until further notice.
- Estonia
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When travelling between Latvia and Estonia by rail, it is necessary to change trains at the Valga border station.
- Available alternatives
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Discounted international ferries:
- Latvia – Germany: Liepaja - Travemunde (Stela line, up to 30% discount)
- Latvia – Sweden: Riga - Stockholm (Tallink Silja Oy Ferries, 20-50% discount)
Discounted international buses:Pass holders are entitled to a discount on Lux Express buses, one of our benefit partners.
Lithuania
You can check the timetables and updates of the Lithuanian railway company LTG on this page.
Warning - disrupted international connections:
- Poland/Latvia
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Unfortunately, all international connections from Lithuania to Poland and Latvia are suspended until further notice. Pass holders are entitled to a discount on Lux Express buses, one of our benefit partners.
Montenegro
You can check international timetables and updates of the Montenegrin railways ŽPCG on this page.
Netherlands
The Dutch railway company (NS) shares up-to-date information about current disruptions and planned engineering and maintenance work on their lines via their website.
North Macedonia
All international traffic to and from North Macedonia is suspended until further notice. Unfortunately, no alternative options offer discounts to pass holders at the moment.
Norway
To see up-to-date information regarding current and planned work on the Norwegian railways, check this page of the official website of the Norwegian railway company (Vy).
Poland
The Polish railway company (PKP) shares up-to-date information about current and planned disruptions on this page of their website. Please notice the connection between Poland and Lithuania is currently suspended (there is no estimate of when it will resume).
Portugal
Comboios de Portugal (CP), the Portuguese national railway company, shares information on traffic changes and other news regarding train travel in Portugal through this page of their website.
- Spain
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Train traffic between Portugal and Spain is currently limited to the following options:
- Porto - Vigo (two departures daily)
- Lisboa - Badajoz (which requires a change of trains in Entroncamento)
Serbia
You can check timetables and updates by the Serbian railway company ŽS on this page.
Warning - disrupted international connections:
- Romania/Bulgaria/North Macedonia/Bosnia/Croatia
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International connections between Serbia and the above countries are currently suspended until further notice. There are international buses connecting Serbia to these neighbouring countries (unfortunately, not covered or discounted for Pass holders).
- Hungary
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It is possible to travel by train between Serbia and Hungary, with a change at the border - the international train departs from Subotica at 14:02, and with a change in Kelebia a few minutes later, you can travel on to Budapest.
Slovenia
You can see updates about current train delays or cancelations in Slovenia via the official website of the SZ.
Spain
RENFE, the Spanish national railway company, dedicates this page (unfortunately not available in English) of their website to notices about disruptions and planned works.
- Portugal
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Train traffic between Spain and Portugal is currently limited to the following options:
- Vigo - Porto (two departures daily)
- Badajoz - Lisboa (which requires a change of trains in Entroncamento)
Sweden
There are several instances of track maintenance and engineering works planned by the Swedish national railways (SJ). On this page of their website you can find detailed information about current and upcoming track works.
Switzerland
SBB, the Swiss national railway company, shares all the latest updates on operations, disruptions and delays affecting their rail network on this page of their website.
Turkey
You can check the disruption updates by the Turkish railways (TCDD) via this page.
Warning - disrupted international connections:
- Bulgaria
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The Istanbul - Sofia connection has resumed circulation on the 25th of April, 2022.
- Greece
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International connections between Turkey and Greece are currently suspended until further notice.
- Available alternatives
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There are international buses connecting Turkey to both Bulgaria and Greece. Unfortunately, these buses are not covered or discounted for Pass holders.