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This Canadian rail tour was just named the world's leading luxury train
Canada is home to some pretty incredible experiences, but this one is among the world’s best. The winners of the World Travel Awards for 2022 have been revealed and a Canadian train excursion is a proud recipient.

Industry expects fewer flights as part of consumer demand for green travelA growing interest in gree
A growing interest in green travel from consumers will drive the industry’s efforts to address the climate emergency, according to the WTM Industry Report released today.

Évora the city with the most modern transport system in Portugal
Trevo (Transportes Rodoviários de Évora), the public transport service operator for the city of Évora, announced that it has adopted Ubirider's digital platform, Pick, which provides contactless payments on their public transport network, with the collaboration of Mastercard.

SWISS and SBB add tourist destinations Lucerne and Interlaken to their SWISS Air Rail network
SWISS is further expanding the SWISS Air Rail network together with the Swiss Federal Railways. The new SWISS Air Rail services between Zurich Airport and the two popular tourist destinations of Lucerne and Interlaken will commence on 11 December 2022 and can be booked with immediate effect.

Orient Express Revelation
140 years ago, Georges Nagelmackers turned his dream into reality by launching the first luxury Orient Express trains. Today, the legend continues with the unveiling of the future Orient Express train. Completely re-imagined, the old historic carriages, disappeared, forgotten, and then found again, are back in service.

You Can Travel Through Spain For Free By Train For All Of 2023
A new program will allow travelers to receive free train tickets for train journeys throughout Spain until at least the end of 2023

TrainPal announces new lowest fare and flexible ticket features
A new one-click ticket transfer feature has been launched by TrainPal, the money-saving rail and bus ticketing platform, enabling frugal travellers to sell back their tickets to avoid refund charges.

Metrolink announces 30% discount to celebrate its upcoming 30th anniversary
In celebration of its upcoming 30th anniversary on Oct. 26, Metrolink has introduced a 30 percent sale on its Monthly Pass. The 30% discount is open to all Metrolink riders for three months – October, November and December 2022 and is automatically applied at purchase.

Ian Could Impact Florida Travel, Airports and Airlines This Week
Tropical Storm Ian, currently brewing in the western Caribbean on Sunday, is expected to shortly become a hurricane – a potential Category 3 according to some forecasters – and is taking aim at the state of Florida. All of Florida, mind you, meaning it could impact travel to one of the biggest tourist destinations in the country, including drive trips, flights, and cruises.

Uniworld's cruise and rail product picks up steam in Europe
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises added a second cruise and rail itinerary in Europe this year, a combination that is growing in popularity for travelers in Europe but is so far offered by few river cruise lines.

Train travel is most sustainable form of transport
According to research commissioned by the rail industry, almost half of Brits (46%) do not know that travelling by train is the most sustainable form of transport, with one in eight (13%) believing that motor vehicles are better for the environment. In truth, when compared to cars and airplanes, trains emit between 66 and 75 percent fewer carbon emissions.

Amtrak Aims to Achieve Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2045
As part of Amtrak's vision for the future, Amtrak has pledged to achieve netzero greenhouse gas emissions across the Amtrak Network by 2045. This net zero emissions target focuses on expanding efforts across Amtrak's entire carbon footprint to reduce environmental impacts from operations while safely moving people.