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New Zealand's Green Party has unveiled a $4.02 billion plan to reconnect major cities with passenger trains, including overnight service between Auckland and Wellington. The ambitious proposal would transform how New Zealanders travel long distances while making use of rail infrastructure that already exists.
The Netherlands and Belgium just signed a deal to build a direct rail connection between Eindhoven and Brussels, turning a frustrating multi-transfer journey into a smooth one-seat ride. The new line promises to strengthen economic ties and make cross-border travel finally feel possible for thousands of commuters.