Rail & Coach News
McKenna appointed chief executive of Rocky Mountaineer
David McKenna was formerly president at the Banff Jasper Collection by Pursuit where he led notable tourism expansion and acquisition projects in the Canadian Rockies.
Greyhound launches festive Home Free campaign
Greyhound is seeking to provide vital transportation this Christmas with a long-standing Home Free program, helping runaway, homeless and exploited people reunite with their families.
Government awards HS2 rolling-stock contract
The department for transport has signed a deal to purchase the trains which will run on the High Speed 2 rail network in the UK. The trains will be built by Hitachi and Alstom.
Orient Express to debut La Dolce Vita in 2023
Accor-owned Orient Express will launch a new train service in Italy in 2023. In partnership with Arsenale, La Dolce Vita will launch more than 150 years after Georges Nagelmackers debuted the luxury express.
Greyhound relaunches services to Canada as borders open
Greyhound has announced the return of service to Canada following the reopening of the United States border. Customers can book tickets for trips taking place on November 8th and beyond.
Eurostar boosts train connections for Christmas
With fares available from £39 one way, travellers can enjoy a festive treat with a Christmas shopping trip to Paris or to enjoy the popular Christmas markets in Lille and Brussels.
Heathrow Express launches Google Maps partnership
The deal will see the high-speed train offer information on journey times and fast access to tickets between central London and Heathrow within the Google Maps journey planner.
TUI Group expands Eurostar activities partnership
The agreement the strong and strategic growth in tours and activities, including a steadily increasing number of partnerships with high-profile European businesses.
National Rail launches new WhatsApp travel service
UK rail passengers returning after the summer holidays can now access customised real-time travel information for their journeys through WhatsApp.
Emmott takes up new role with Trainline Partner Solutions
Liz Emmott has been appointed as director of global distribution and business solutions with Trainline Partner Solutions. She begins with immediate effect.
National Express Leisure to launch this month
The transport provider will bring together existing businesses, including Fareham-based Lucketts and Woods Coaches of Leicester, under the single banner of National Express Leisure.
Recovery begins at Eurostar with more trains scheduled
The changes come following the removal of quarantine restrictions for fully-vaccinated travellers from France to the UK and the easing of restrictions for travel to Belgium and the Netherlands.