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Martin Banks has been a journalist for over 40 years, working in Brussels since 2001 where he has covered EU politics, initially for European Voice and more recently for The Parliament Magazine plus a raft of other titles. He also writes about other topics including culture and travel. Prior to coming to Belgium he had worked in regional (including a 6 year stint as Chief Reporter for the 2nd biggest selling regional in the UK) and national journalism in the UK since 1980.

24 February 2025 - 17:24

Trump Administration questions high-speed California rail project

The Trump administration has announced plans to review California’s ongoing high-speed rail project, citing concerns over mismanagement, budget overruns, and construction delays. Federal authorities have indicated […]
29 January 2025 - 07:37

Eurostar achieves record growth thanks to 2024 Olympics but will it continue?

Eurostar has reported record-breaking passenger numbers and “significant growth” during 2024, with a 5% increase in passenger numbers year-on-year. The European rail carrier transported 19.5 million […]