Rail Travel
Discover France with a touch of class
If you thought first class travel was only for the privileged few, a new special offer from Rail Europe will make you think again.
Rugby on the Orient Express
In one of the most anticipated games of the 6 Nations Rugby, Wales take on old rivals England at the Millennium Stadium in the opening game of the tournament.
Choose rail for a greener travel experience
Keep your carbon footprint to a minimum this summer and enjoy a slower, more relaxed holiday by travelling by rail to a holiday home rental in Europe.
See the world by rail
Great Rail Journeys, the UK’s market leader for escorted holidays by rail, has launched its 2011 Worldwide Holidays by Rail programme featuring new itineraries across the five continents.
Celebrating 175 years of German railways
This year, Germany is celebrating the historic occasion on 7 December 1835 when the Adler locomotive first chugged its way along 7.5 kilometres of track from Nuremberg to Fürth.
Picturesque train journeys through Cantabria
The Spanish rail road company FEVE has recently reopened its famous tourist train excursions in Cantabria with the addition of two new routes.
Eurotunnel announces 30% increase in bookings
British holidaymakers looking to take holidays on the continent this summer are choosing to travel via the Channel Tunnel in increasing numbers, announces Eurotunnel.
Over two million people use free train time app
The free travel iPhone app by thetrainline.com is handling over two million train time requests a month retaining its position in the top free travel apps for iPhone.
Rail Europe launches new website
Rail Europe has officially re-launched its website – raileurope.co.uk. The fully redeveloped site includes a number of new and improved features, aimed at giving users easy access to information and travel ideas as well as a simplified booking process.
New ‘rail and sail’ cruises
New ‘rail and sail’ departures from Star Clippers enable guests to take the train direct to the South of France and join a tall ship sailing from Cannes or Monaco without the worry of flight delays, airport taxes or baggage fees.
Holidays by rail and river
Great Rail Journeys, the UK’s market leader for escorted holidays by rail, has launched its 2011 River Cruising by Rail programme featuring 16 different cruises.
Overlanding Down Under
Overlanding is by far the best way to see Australia and New Zealand, according to Australasia expert, Austravel.
Discover India's World Heritage Sites
From the Red Fort in Delhi to the Jungle Book-style forests of Kaziranga National Park and the timeless beauty of the Taj Mahal, India is home to an unparalleled wealth of natural and man-made treasures of such importance that nearly 30 have been designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
easyBus alternative for strike affected train travellers
With the news that rail travel may be disrupted over Easter after signal workers voted in favour of strikes, easyBus are today highlighting that its low cost airport transfer services are a sensible alternative to train travel from London to and from London’s major airports.
Golf getaways on South Africa's Blue Train
A trip onboard The Blue Train is the ultimate way in which to experience South Africa’s beautiful landscapes from the comfort and luxury of Africa’s ‘Blue Jewel’, one of the country’s best-known tourism icons.