European rail should be a big opportunity – but what needs to happen?

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There’s a deja vu moment in the latest study from Amadeus on the growth of European rail between now and 2020

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Eurostar’s CIO hints at its digital distribution and marketing plans

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Cooperating with Google, focusing on a better use of customer information, and providing more seamless ticketing is all in the cards, says Eurostar’s CIO Christophe Lemaire.

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Is there something in the Tingo concept for tour operations, rail and car hire?

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Independent tour operators, rail providers and car rental companies could be next to feel the Tingo effect says new research

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Wanderu aims to be the Kayak of intercity rail and bus travel

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Wanderu is a ground transport metasearch website that helps travelers find and book inter-city bus and train travel.

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Deutsche Bahn to open-source data activists: Drop dead

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Train timetables for Google, but not for other developers, say the German railway.

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TripAdvisor pushes reviews and destination content search to mobile rail users

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More mobile moves from TripAdvisor this week as it inks a deal with TheTrainLine to include product reviews and location-based tools on the European rail platform’s iPhone app.

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Top ten issues that could shake up the expansion of European travel

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Forget Silicon Valley, piles of VC money, giant online travel agencies and Google just for a moment – some of the most exciting developments in travel are taking place in Europe.

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SilverRail captures $15M funding round, wants to make rail tickets as easy to book as air

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One of the biggest investment rounds so far in 2012 in travel revealed today with news that SilverRail Technologies has secured a $15 million in B Series funding.

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Europe rail distribution evolving as SilverRail and Pharos Datacom sign big deals

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More developments in Europe illustrating the rapid modernisation of rail ticketing and distribution with Spanish giant RENFE and RailEurope signing deals this week.

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Google Maps adds mainland Britain train network with help from TheTrainline

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Consumers can now plot their train journeys on Google Maps following a partnership with TheTrainline.

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