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Discover India by rail and steam

Travelling through India by train must surely rank as one of life’s most memorable experiences. Apart from the sheer assault on the senses of its unfamiliar array of sights and sounds, this intoxicating country is also home to some of the world’s most fascinating - and historic – railway experiences, many of which can be enjoyed on an escorted itinerary with specialist tour operator, Ffestiniog Travel.

SilverRail & Travelsavers team up to offer more choice through global rail ticketing

Travelsavers, an international network of over 3,000 independently owned full service travel agencies in 30 countries, will roll out SilverAgent Pro to its team of agents in Ireland and the UK.

Passengers to benefit from high-speed mobile broadband on trains

High speed mobile broadband to be expanded and improved on Britain's rail network.

Eurostar announces new direct service between London and Amsterdam

Eurostar announces new direct service between London and Amsterdam

Eurostar has announced that it has signed an agreement with the Dutch railways to launch direct services between London and Amsterdam from December 2016.

Voyages Jules Verne launches 13 new escorted tours

Specialist tour operator Voyages Jules Verne continues to live up to its reputation for innovation with the introduction of 13 new itineraries to its worldwide programme.

Ffestiniog Travel launches 2014 Rail Holidays of the World

Specialist rail operator Ffestiniog Travel celebrates its 40th anniversary next year and, to mark the milestone, has issued a special 2014 edition of its popular escorted tours brochure.

Spanish rail tickets now available globally through SilverRail

Spain’s largest rail operator, Renfe, has partnered with SilverRail Technologies, the developer of the first global distribution platform specialising in passenger rail, to sell tickets for its entire network to customers all over the world.

Save up to 70% on French rail travel this September

Rail ticket specialist Rail Europe is offering savings of up to 70% off French intercity and overnight train services this September.

A great escape to the South West by train

A great escape to the South West by train

Summer is the perfect time of year for a walk on the South West Coast Path - it's also the perfect time for traffic jams as people head for the coast!

The Blue Train does KwaZulu-Natal

The Blue Train does KwaZulu-Natal

The Blue Train is an all-inclusive luxury rail cruise, showcasing some of South Africa's most spectacular scenery, whilst guests are pampered on-board, what has been regularly voted, The World’s Leading Luxury Train.

See France in first class this summer

See France in first class this summer

Travellers heading for France this summer can experience first class style and comfort for a fraction of the usual price by taking advantage of a new special offer from Rail Europe.

Discounted rail travel for the Young at Heart

Discounted rail travel for the Young at Heart

Take a nostalgic steam train journey with the Kent & East Sussex Railway between Tuesday 25 June and Thursday 27 June (inclusive) and if you are over 60 take advantage of the special price all day unlimited travel rover ticket for seniors which is only £10 (Usually £14).

Get on track with your Jungfrau VIP Pass

Get on track with your Jungfrau VIP Pass

This year it’s time to take a holiday to a whole new level thanks to the Jungfrau VIP Pass. This entitles unlimited travel on the magnificent Jungfrau Railways network, uniting seven spectacular mountain transport systems in the very heart of Switzerland.

Smarter, simpler, faster eurostar.com is coming soon

Smarter, simpler, faster eurostar.com is coming soon

Eurostar, the high speed rail service between the UK and mainland Europe, is launching a smarter, simpler and faster eurostar.com from 19 March 2013.

ebookers.com chooses SilverRail to sell rail tickets online

ebookers.com adds rail product to their site, becoming the first European Online Travel Agent (OTA) to sell rail tickets alongside flights, hotels and car hire, in partnership with SilverRail Technologies.