public transport
12 long-distance Amtrak routes are returning to daily serviceMay 26, 2021 • 2 min read
The daily service for 12 long-distance routes is being restored following COVID-19-related schedule reductions.
Train Travel
train travelBiden celebrates Amtrak's 50th anniversary, pledges $80 billion to improve railsApr 30, 2021 • 3 min read
When it came time to celebrate 50 years of Amtrak, there was only one person the time-honored company could turn to – President Joe Biden.
public transportGermany wants to encourage travelers to take trains over planesApr 20, 2021 • 2 min read
Its airline industry and main rail company are encouraging people to switch from planes to trains for domestic routes.
- public transportMore US cities could be connected by rail with this major Amtrak upgrade
Apr 12, 2021 • 2 min read
Improvements include 20,000 miles of rebuilt roads and billions of dollars for seaports and airports, but perhaps the most interesting prospect is the $80…
train travelTravel between Colorado and Utah in a glass-domed trainApr 7, 2021 • 2 min read
The "Rockies to the Red Rocks" route will be a two-day rail journey between Denver and Moab from August 2021.
train travelExplore Europe in luxury as the Orient Express unveils new routesMar 2, 2021 • 2 min read
The legendary train is expanding its route with the announcement of five new boarding points across Europe.
train travelMore free Interrail passes are up for grabs next yearFeb 22, 2021 • 2 min read
The European Union is relaunching its ‘DiscoverEU’ program to allow 60,000 young people free rail travel.
public transportEgypt plans to build a high-speed train from the Red Sea to the MediterraneanJan 25, 2021 • 2 min read
Egypt is set to build the country’s first high-speed train line that will connect the Red Sea to the Mediterranean.
wildlife and natureNew York wants to connect the High Line to the new Moynihan Train HallJan 14, 2021 • 2 min read
The city aims to create new public space and address community concerns about pedestrian access in the area.
train travelScotland's first hydrogen-powered train will run by the end of 2021Jan 12, 2021 • 2 min read
By the end of 2021, Scotland is set to have its first train that runs on hydrogen power, thanks to a new project from the Scottish government and a group…
cocktailsMexico’s beloved tequila train unveils new wagon with incredible views and cocktailsDec 22, 2020 • 2 min read
Mexico's beloved Tequila Train has unveiled an elite wagon with stunning views, unlimited tastings and signature cocktails.
train travelTake a trip to an under-the-radar island on a new sightseeing train in JapanNov 27, 2020 • 2 min read
A brand new luxury train has been unveiled in Japan that brings travellers on an epic sightseeing journey across Kyushu.
train travelThis whale tail sculpture saved a train that went off the railsNov 4, 2020 • 2 min read
The sculpture is made out of reinforced polyester and the incident occurred at De Akkers metro station in Spijkenisse, near Rotterdam.
public transportAmtrak unveils new high-speed, low-carbon trains with sleek extrasNov 2, 2020 • 1 min read
Amtrak's new fleet of high-speed trains is going to reduce carbon consumption by almost half.
train travelTravel between London and Amsterdam in just four hours with this new high-speed trainOct 28, 2020 • 2 min read
The new services between the Netherlands and London will result in 80% less carbon per passenger than flights.
family travelPlan a family train trip with Amtrak's 'kids ride free' saleOct 21, 2020 • 2 min read
It allows one child aged 2-12 to travel free with each paid adult ticket on selected routes and dates.
public transportAmtrak has two-for-one fall foliage deals and $30 tickets for New England travelSep 25, 2020 • 2 min read
If you'd like to squeeze in a little break this fall to see the change in foliage in New England, you might want to avail of Amtrak's latest two-for-one…
- train travelEurail and Interrail passes are finally going digital with a handy new app
Sep 21, 2020 • 2 min read
The iconic Eurail and Interrail passes have been made available on mobile
public transportPopular Greek islands removed from England's travel corridor as it adopts new quarantine approachSep 8, 2020 • 2 min read
The UK has introduced a new mandatory quarantine rule anyone arriving into the country, including returning citizens and residents.
public transportNew low-cost European train service links up three major citiesAug 27, 2020 • 2 min read
Two trains run daily in each direction, and tickets are priced as low as €16 between Prague and Budapest and €9 from Vienna to Budapest, which includes seat…
sustainable travelThe European train journeys that are even faster than flyingAug 20, 2020 • 2 min read
At the dawn of a new decade, more travellers are looking for ways to reduce the carbon footprint of their adventures, but time and money are still the two…
- train travelAmtrak is offering 2-for-1 tickets on its sleeper trains
Aug 12, 2020 • 1 min read
Amtrak is offering its private rooms at a discounted price for those eager to get away on a train journey.