# What is the future for international rail travel in Europe?

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Podcast: [Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/simon-calder-s-independent-travel-podcast-3759397)
Published: 2026-05-25T08:51:32+00:00
Episode link: https://www.independent.co.uk/newsletters
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The European President has set out her vision for more integrated rail travel across Europe. Mark Smith, the international rail guru known as The Man in Seat 61, explains how ticketing appears to have gone backwards over the decades – but holds out some hope that rail travellers could be as protected in the event of disruption as airline passengers. This podcast is free, as is Independent Travel's weekly newsletter. Sign up here to get it delivered to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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