Rail Travel News

€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

New rail service between Belgium and France
Belgium’s Lineas and DFDS are joining forces to transport containers and trailers from the port of Gothenburg via Ghent at North Sea Port on rail to Lyon - and vice versa. It will create a connection between Sweden, Belgium, and France.

Amtrak Introduces Ultra-Low ‘Night Owl Fares’
Special “Night Owl Fares” as low as $5 - $20 are now available on select Amtrak Northeast Corridor (NEC) routes. This is a great option for travelers returning from concerts, plays, sporting events or those who prefer later or earlier departures.

KLM Expands Air/Rail Product with Additional Seats on Thalys Trains
KLM has purchased additional seats on four Thalys trains for transfer passengers travelling between Amsterdam and Brussels this summer. The extra seats form part of KLM’s efforts to scale down its four daily flights still operated between Amsterdam and Brussels. The extended air/rail product will be available from 26 March.