Ukraine honors rail heroes who helped evacuate millions to safety
It has now been just over six months since Russia invaded Ukraine. In an effort to celebrate rail workers who have… Read More »
52 million cheap train tickets sold in three months in Germans
The €9 German rail pass will come to an end this week, after travellers purchased a mammoth 52 million tickets… Read More »
Amsterdam to Austria Ski Express night train launches ahead of snow season
Calling all snow sport lovers – a new overnight train to some of Austria’s biggest ski resorts is launching. TUI’s… Read More »
London as public transport workers go on strike
Public transport workers in London staged fresh strikes on Friday over pay and conditions, causing major travel disruption across the… Read More »
Amtrak has new Cafe menu on Northeast Corridor trains
Amtrak announced new cafe menus featuring reduced prices for select items on Northeast Corridor (NEC) and long-distance trains, starting on… Read More »
Amtrak Launches Flash Sale on Auto Train Fares
Amtrak is launching a flash sale on its Auto Train service with fares for travel from Florida to the Northeast… Read More »
Germany’s cheap train tickets for €9 increased passenger numbers
Short distance train travel in Germany has surged over the past few months – partly thanks to the country’s ultra-cheap… Read More »
Rail Travel and Tourism is Back on Track in Latin America
After more than two years of pandemic concerns, tourist train trips in Latin America are back in a big way…. Read More »
Amtrak Restores Vermont’s Ethan Allen Express Route
Amtrak’s new Ethan Allen Express completed its inaugural trip from Burlington, Vermont into New York City on Friday, following a… Read More »
Why are there long Eurostar queues at St Pancras?
Eurostar’s London to Paris route is the linchpin of many European adventures. Whether you’re off on a bigger rail trip… Read More »
These are the seven coolest European places you can reach by train right now
Europeans usually make a beeline for the beach in summer, but chaotic airports and scorching heatwaves have left us yearning… Read More »
U.K. Rail strikes could cause passengers to miss their flight
Travel company TUI has issued a warning for UK passengers travelling this week as strikes could cause them to miss… Read More »
What’s behind the French and UK travel chaos?
Thousands of Eurostar passengers faced travel “bedlam” on Sunday after multiple services were delayed or cancelled. Temporary line closures between… Read More »
Amtrak Contends With Delays as Summer Travel Demand Soars
It’s being called the summer from hell, as the wave of travel demand following two-plus years of COVID-induced confinement has… Read More »
Italy launches new high-speed trains between Rome airport, Florence and Naples
Revolutionising European railways has been on the EU’s agenda for years. Though progress has been slow, Italy made strides in… Read More »
Will Germany’s €9 train scheme be extended? Politician proposes €365 annual pass
Germany’s €9 a month rail passes have proved so successful the government is under pressure to extend the scheme it… Read More »
Short and medium distance trains in Europe will be free this autumn
Short and medium distance train journeys in Spain will be free of charge for four months from September, Prime Minister… Read More »
Amtrak Vacations, Railbookers Team Up for Dream Vacation Flash Sale
Amtrak Vacations and Railbookers announced their biggest sale of the year with savings of up to $500 per couple or… Read More »
New York to San Francisco in 72-hours on an Amtrak train
A writer rides the rails from New York to San Francisco, discovering dazzling landscapes and fascinating fellow passengers along the… Read More »
The best North American railroad trips for anyone who’s fed up with the airline experience
Hop a train past an Alaskan glacier, through the Canadian Rockies, or along the California coast to show kids nature,… Read More »
Amtrak Becomes Official Partner of Philadelphia’s Harry Potter
Amtrak has become the official travel partner of the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia’s new exhibit, Harry Potter: The Exhibition, available… Read More »
MyCWT Integrating Car, Rail Booking Functionality
CWT is adding both car rental and train booking capabilities to its myCWT web and mobile platforms, the travel management… Read More »