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KLM Expands Air/Rail Product  with Additional Seats on Thalys Trains

KLM Expands Air/Rail Product with Additional Seats on Thalys Trains

KLM has purchased additional seats on four Thalys trains for transfer passengers travelling between Amsterdam and Brussels this summer. The extra seats form part of KLM’s efforts to scale down its four daily flights still operated between Amsterdam and Brussels. The extended air/rail product will be available from 26 March.

Reaching the flight by train in Italy

Reaching the flight by train in Italy

Lufthansa Group this week signed a joint Memorandum of Understanding in Rome together with the Italian state railroad company Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane S.p.A. (FS). The intention is to negotiate a contract for a cooperation in feeder traffic within Italy in order to link the various modes of transport in a better and more customer-friendly way.

Amtrak Starts the Process for New Overnight Trains

Amtrak Starts the Process for New Overnight Trains

A new era at Amtrak accelerates this year, with as many as ten manufacturers submitting their ideas on replacement railcars for world-famous routes such as the Auto Train, California Zephyr, Coast Starlight, Crescent, Empire Builder and Southwest Chief. This marks the first formal step to completely reequip the Amtrak Long Distance Network that provides vital service on 14 overnight routes from coast to coast.

Greyhound Providing Free Bus Tickets Home for Runaways this Holiday Season

Greyhound Providing Free Bus Tickets Home for Runaways this Holiday Season

Greyhound, the largest provider of intercity bus transportation in North America, is marking its 35th year providing life-saving transportation with its 'Home Free' program that helps runaway, homeless, and exploited youth between the ages of 12 and 21 reunite with their families (or legal guardians) through a free bus ticket home or to a stable and safe place

All aboard the Heathrow Festive Express

All aboard the Heathrow Festive Express

The Heathrow Express – the fastest route between central London and Heathrow Airport – has today launched the Festive Express. Until 7th December, those lucky enough to be travelling on the service will experience a more joyful journey as one of its carriages has been transformed into an enchanting festive scene.