Rail Travel News

LeShuttle Travel Shop: The Ultimate Pre-Holiday Online Shopping Destination
LeShuttle, the popular cross-channel car rail service, has entered into an ancillary deal with InterLnkd to offer customers fashion, beauty, retail and essential holiday products alongside their travel bookings.

Amtrak Debuts First Electric Bus, a Greener Way to Travel Inter Rail
Amtrak and the Washington State Department of Transportation recently launched the EV bus used by the train operator to improve passenger experience.

Train Rides In Poland Are Among Of Europe’s Cheapest
According to a study conducted by a green organization, railway tickets in Poland are much cheaper than air travel throughout Europe.

€49 Regional Rail Pass Now Available to All Passengers in Portugal
After the national rail card became effective at the beginning of the month, all passengers can now travel on regional trains with a monthly charge of EUR49.

Nantes’ New Rail Initiative to Expand Accommodation Options for Rugby World Cup
With just over six weeks to go until the first of four Rugby World Cup matches at Nantes’ La Beaujoire stadium, attending fans are encouraged to opt for accommodation in the Chateaubriant area and travel to the matches by TER (Regional Express Train), thanks to a new initiative put in place especially for the Championship.

New Data Shows That Travelling By Rail Is Four Times More Costly Than Flying
According to Greenpeace, this situation can be explained if looking at the transport sector which taxes railway businesses considerably more than air carriers.

China High-Speed Rail Launches “Chengdu-Hong Kong” Round-Trip Route
On July 1st, China’s high-speed railway will launch a direct route between Chengdu and Hong Kong.

Forest train blazes new trail for tourism in northeast China
A newly-launched tourist train offers travelers to northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province a new experience in enjoying the scenery of its signature emerald forests.

Kids Ride Free with Amtrak’s Summer Travel Flash Sale
Amtrak is offering free companion fares for all kids, ages 2 to 12, traveling with at least one adult. Available for sale June 15 through 20, tickets are valid for travel between June 30 – September 30 (Monday through Thursday departures).

BELMOND APPOINTS NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Dan Ruff, the Company’s Chief Operating Officer, to become Chief Executive Officer from 1st July 2023

Amtrak Promotes Mother’s Day Flash Sale
Bring along a loved one this summer with Buy One, Bring One 50% off fares

IT HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER AND QUICKER TO REACH LONDON FROM LUTON AIRPORT
The fully electric Luton Airport Express offers sustainable travel between central London and London Luton Airport