Rail & Coach News
National Express to suspend all coach operations this weekend
The company said, with immediate effect, it was no longer selling coach tickets on its website or through any sales channels for journeys after Sunday.
Rocky Mountaineer delays 2020 travel season
The resumption date of Rocky Mountaineer’s operations will be determined in accordance with travel restrictions and mandates from the Canadian and other international governments, the company said.
Heathrow Express unveils refreshed fleet
Heathrow Express has released the first images of its new fleet of trains. The shots detail a range of features, including at seat USB power, new Business First seating and worktables and a striking external livery.
Luton Airport hopes for express service from December
London Luton Airport has submitted a response to the East Midlands Railway consultation on their proposed December timetable. The document welcomes the operator’s proposal to introduce a Luton Airport Express service.
Eurostar to launch direct connections to Amsterdam
Eurostar has confirmed its London-Amsterdam service will operate fully direct both to and from the Netherlands from the end of April.
Government unveils £500m fund to reverse Beeching cuts
A new £500 million fund has been made available by the British department of transport to develop better rail connections for communities hit half a century ago by the Beeching cuts.
Chile unveils US$5 billion rail development plan
The Chilean government has unveiled plans to invest over $5 billion in one of the largest railway development plans in its history. The plans have the aim of tripling passenger numbers in the country, while also boosting rail freight.
Qatar Airways launches Deutsche Bahn codeshare
Qatar Airways has announced a codeshare partnership with Deutsche Bahn, offering travellers seamless connections to and from eight key destinations in Germany.
Hopwood to lead South Western Railway
With over 30 years’ experience of managing rail businesses and delivering improvements for passengers, Mark Hopwood is confident that his plans can make a noticeable difference for passengers on South Western Railway.
China welcomes latest mega bridge in Guizhou
Both the Ziyun-Wangmo and Pingtang-Luodian expressways opened to traffic earlier, reducing travel time between Ziyun and Wangmo to 50 minutes and that between Pingtang and Luodian to an hour.
Rocky Mountaineer doubles capacity ahead of milestone anniversary
“We are extremely excited to add these new GoldLeaf rail cars to our fleet, and they have been extremely well-received by both our guests and our team,” said Steve Sammut, president and chief executive officer, Rocky Mountaineer.
New commercial appointments for Heathrow Express
Heathrow Express has announced two new appointments in the commercial team. Mark Eastwood has taken up the role of business development manager, while Nicolette Miller has been appointed as partnership marketing manager.