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75% off first class rail fares across France

If you’re planning a trip across the channel this summer, treat yourself to a little bit of luxury – without breaking the bank.

Rail Europe partners with TripAdvisor in industry first

Rail Europe has partnered with TripAdvisor in an industry first to integrate rail itineraries alongside flight information within a travel website’s meta-search engine.

Fine dining on the line is back on track

Fine dining on the line is back on track

Food lovers will experience a fast-track gourmet journey-of-a-lifetime onboard the first-ever chartered Pride of Yorkshire train from London to York - a trip that will celebrate the best of Yorkshire cuisine and culture.

Bikers raise charity cash with Eurotunnel Le Shuttle

Bikers raise charity cash with Eurotunnel Le Shuttle

The fourth annual D-Day Ride Out, in aid of Aspire, to France saw around 120 motorcyclists plus pillion passengers travel with Eurotunnel Le Shuttle for the charity fundraising event on Friday 17 June.

Celebrate Wimbledon Finals with Seaton Tramway

People are invited to get into the spirit of summer with a range of activities and delicious summer treats at Seaton Tramway, all to celebrate Wimbledon Finals Week from Monday 27 June.

'Rail and sail’ through Europe’s waterways this summer

'Rail and sail’ through Europe’s waterways this summer

Luxury river cruise operator AmaWaterways is offering guests the opportunity to travel by rail directly to the embarkation point for a luxury river cruise this summer, with rail-inclusive river cruises from the UK direct to join a cruise on the Rhine and Moselle from Amsterdam, Luxembourg and Nuremberg.

Explore France’s wonderful flea markets by rail

The flea markets of France are light years away from our often damp and dreary Sunday morning car boot sales.

The world’s top rail trails

Luxury escorted touring specialist Journeys of Distinction has come up with its pick of the world’s top rail journeys, all of which are featured in selected itineraries among the company’s exceptional range of high quality escorted touring holidays.

Bikers raise charity cash with Eurotunnel Le Shuttle

It’s the final countdown to the fourth annual Aspire D-Day Ride Out to France and more than 150 motorcyclists plus pillion passengers are expected to travel with Eurotunnel Le Shuttle for the charity fundraising event on 17 June.

Win tickets to Le Mans with Eurotunnel Le Shuttle

Every year more than a quarter of a million motor racing fans across Europe flock to the most famous endurance race in the world at Le Mans and now you could enjoy the thrills and spills of the event thanks to Eurotunnel Le Shuttle.

No-fly family summer holidays in France

No-fly family summer holidays in France

No-fly holidays from Esprit Holidays this summer include a week’s stay in the French Alps for just £170pp for arrival on 2nd and 9th July, £250 for arrival on 16th July and £385 per person for peak season arrivals on 23rd July, based on a family of four sharing a week’s stay at the Chalet Hotel Mariandre in the mountain resort of Alpe d’Huez.

Direct rail access for business travellers

Concur, a leading provider of integrated travel and expense management solutions, today announced a new partnership with thetrainline.com, the UK’s leading online rail retailer.

Top five European spa towns by train

Whether you’re looking to turn over a new leaf with a weekend of serious detox or simply fancy a weekend of relaxation and pampering, Europe’s spa towns are within easy reach by high speed rail.

Eurotunnel Le Shuttle early booking offer

Looking to take control of your travel arrangements this summer? Then Eurotunnel Le Shuttle has just the ticket.

Let the train take the holiday strain

Let the train take the holiday strain

Following the launch of a new range of options to travel by rail to the French and Swiss Alps families can now take advantage of Esprit Holidays’ family active holidays with prices from just £277pp in July 2011 for a 7 night fully catered holiday by train.