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France bans domestic short-haul flights

A French ban on domestic short-haul flights when alternative train journeys exist came into force this week, with one lawmaker hailing it as “an essential step” in the country’s efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions.

PSG coach sets off storm in France with quip about flying

PSG coach sets off storm in France with quip about flying

French lawmakers heaped criticism on Paris Saint-Germain's coach on Tuesday after he fobbed off concerns about the team's use of chartered flights during a national drive to save energy.

​Why Europe is investing heavily in trains

​Why Europe is investing heavily in trains

Amid concerns about climate change, Europe is investing heavily in trains. The idea is to make rail more appealing, especially as an alternative to short-haul flights.
Trans Europe Express trains could make a comeback

Trans Europe Express trains could make a comeback

The celebrated international train service of the 1960s and ’70s could get a contemporary reboot as an alternative to short-haul air travel. 
Germany debates a short-haul flight ban
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Germany debates a short-haul flight ban

The increasingly popular Green party is seeking to stop flights to destinations that could be reached just as fast by train, but not everyone is on board.
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