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Explore the English countryside this summer on a new tourist train serviceJun 30, 2020 • 2 min read
New daily luxury tourist trains will provide an opprtunity to cyclists and walkers to explore the English countryside.
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train travelNew 'ultra rapid' train network could be part of Europe's post-pandemic recoveryJun 26, 2020 • 2 min read
As Europe starts to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic, politicians are debating new financial incentives to help boost the economy once travel returns…
train travelNew Zealand’s beloved TranzAlpine train will be back in operation in JulyJun 23, 2020 • 2 min read
KiwiRail has announced the reopening of its beloved TranzAlpine train service between Christchurch on the east coast of the South Island and Greymouth in the…
train travelPassport-free rail travel is on the way as Eurostar launches face scannersJun 22, 2020 • 1 min read
Soon passengers boarding the Eurostar won't need to present their passports as the rail operator prepares to introduce facial recognition technology.
historyGeorge RR Martin wants to restore a historic railroad in Santa FeMay 26, 2020 • 2 min read
The novelist and screenwriteris part of a trio involved in turning the railroad into a visitor attraction.
train travelEurostar now requires travellers to wear face masksMay 7, 2020 • 1 min read
Passengers must wear face coverings in line with guidelines announced by the French and Belgian governments.
public transportHow Amtrak trips will change after the COVID-19 pandemicApr 30, 2020 • 1 min read
The US national passenger railroad service has outlined its future plans for operating a full schedule again.
sustainable travelDutch Hyperloop company plans to connect Paris to Amsterdam in just 90 minutesApr 25, 2020 • 2 min read
Is this the future of travel? A Dutch Hyperloop company has a vision to connect Europe through a system of eco-friendly, rapid transport.
train travelLight at the end of the tunnel for one of Europe's most opulent ghost stationsApr 15, 2020 • 2 min read
It was one of the world's most opulent railway stations, sitting imposingly on the French-Spanish border - but then it fell into disrepair.
train travelYou still have time to catch this Eurostar offer for £30 ticketsMar 11, 2020 • 1 min read
Eurostar helps you kickstart your spring holidays by offering £30 tickets to France, Belgium and the Netherlands.
public transportA new wider-access unlimited rail pass makes it easier than ever to visit Kansai’s top sitesMar 1, 2020 • 2 min read
Japan's new Kansai Area Pass makes it easier than ever to tour the area’s most famous and celebrated tourist attractions.
train travelAmtrak unveils cheaper tickets with similar rules to budget airlinesFeb 26, 2020 • 2 min read
Railroad service Amtrak is launching a series of fare updates, which come with rules around changes and cancellations.
train travelThese railway stations have been voted best in EuropeFeb 23, 2020 • 2 min read
The Consumer Choice Center ranked Europe’s 50 largest railway stations for its annual European Railway Station Index.
train travelCan you travel in a loop around the US by train for less than $1000?Feb 12, 2020 • 2 min read
A new itinerary has been published by Wanderu that outlines exactly how to make an epic train trip around the US.
sustainable travelTravel from Barcelona to Madrid from €10 on Spain's new high-speed trainJan 29, 2020 • 2 min read
Spain has launched a new low-fare, high-speed rail line that connects passengers from Madrid to Barcelona with prices starting from just €10.
public transportSweden wants to launch new overnight sleeper trainsJan 21, 2020 • 1 min read
Sweden is planning to introduce new sleeper trains as an initiative to provide a practical alternative to short-haul flights.
sportsThe world's fastest autonomous bullet train launches in ChinaJan 13, 2020 • 1 min read
Ahead of the Beijing Winter Olympics, China has launched the world's fastest autonomous bullet train service to connect the capital with the ski slopes of…
sustainable travelTravelling by train in Germany has just got cheaperJan 8, 2020 • 1 min read
The German rail company Deutsche Bahn have cut their long distance fares for the first time in 17 years, in a new effort to make train travel more…
sustainable travelVisit two new countries by train in 2020 with a Eurail Global PassJan 5, 2020 • 2 min read
With the renewed interest in train travel expected to get even bigger in 2020, Eurail has added two more exciting destinations to its Global Pass.
train travelA 1920s-themed party on a vintage train will make you feel like you're in The Great GatsbyDec 8, 2019 • 2 min read
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express has unveiled an extravagant 1920's inspired party aboard its legendary vintage train.
train travelWhy these rail trips from London are about to get fasterDec 5, 2019 • 1 min read
The train travel time between London and Bristol is set to get faster, which is good news for those travelling between the two English cities.
sustainable travelTravelling the US? Amtrak has huge discounts in its holiday saleNov 29, 2019 • 1 min read
Ready to plan your 2020 rail adventures? Amtrak is offering fares for as low as $19 in its Black Friday / Cyber Monday sale, with special discounts…