Rail & Coach News

Oxfordshire’s Move to Decarbonized Public Transport Gets a Boost with 159 New Electric Buses!
The first vehicles in a fleet of 159 new battery electric buses are set to arrive in Oxfordshire in September, after an £82.5 million deal was sealed.

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.

SAUDIA AND SAR SIGN AN AGREEMENT TO OFFER SPECIAL PRICES ON TRAIN TICKETS TO MAKKAH AND AL MADINAH
SAUDIA has signed an agreement with Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) to improve the quality of their shared services and provide more initiatives that improve the travel experience.

Over 300,000 people take advantage of Stagecoach’s £2 single fares in first week
Stagecoach has announced today (6 January) that over 300,000 bus passengers have taken advantage of the new £2 single fares since the launch of the initiative on 1 January 2023.

The Walt Disney World Railroad Returns
Folks, the renowned Walt Disney World Railroad has officially returned, and John and his team would love to welcome you aboard!

Traveling Across Spain Will Be Easier Than Ever With The New High-Speed Trains
Train travel is gaining more and more popularity in Europe, especially in Spain, where train connections are convenient and modern and keep expanding

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
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.

Britain’s biggest bus operator Stagecoach to increase number of electric bus fleet by over 80%
Stagecoach has confirmed today (28 November 2022) that it is planning to increase its electric bus fleet by over 80% in the next 12 months as it continues its journey towards being a net zero business.

Amtrak Winter Park Express Booking Now for 2023 Season
- All aboard the Amtrak Winter Park Express—your ticket between Denver and the base of the slopes at Winter Park Resort—voted one of North America's best ski resorts and Colorado's top adventure town.

Orient Express La Dolce Vita: pre-bookings are open!
Orient Express returns to the ITLM Cannes from December 5 to December 8, 2022. This international tourism and luxury travel fair will be an opportunity to announce the official opening of pre-bookings

Eurostar finds culinary tourism drives city breaks
A study of 2,000 travellers has revealed that food is the ultimate driver for city break holidays with many choosing upscale and local establishments to try local cuisine.