Train journeys

Italy’s new sleeper train the Sicilia Express is coming to take homesick Sicilians home for Christmas. However, this once-off rail experience is also available for travelers visiting the country. The train follows the scenic route from…

While trains are always in the news these days, Germany is catching up by launching the world’s longest tram. The record-breaking tram from Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH will carry 368 passengers, is air-conditioned and can travel at up to 80…

Holiday travel can be stressful as families travel to spend time with loved ones, but there is an alternative to driving while booking via the Amtrak Auto Train sale at fares as low as $39. Leave that car in the garage this Christmas by…

Running between Bandung and Surabaya, the capital of East Java, the Argo Wilis train takes visitors on an enjoyable journey while traveling through diverse landscapes, rural and urban areas and several major cities and towns. Moreover, the…

As rail travel continues to gain momentum, Europe is taking steps to make train journeys even more sustainable. Intercity battery-powered trains are being trialed successfully in the northeast of the UK, with a “tribid” train that easily…

Due to its popularity and the growing demand for train travel, the Amtrak Winter Park Express is starting its season early, with holiday runs starting in December. Due to the changes, the seasonal service is expanding by five days weekly…

Europe likely comes tops when it comes to train travel, with new trains and routes being introduced all the time. Meanwhile, the latest new train will connect two hugely popular European cities this winter, as Eurostar announces its latest…

Looking for a culinary experience on a luxurious train? In spring 2025, three Michelin-starred Chef Heinz Beck will lead the onboard culinary program on La Dolce Vita Orient Express. Partnering with Maltese Consulting, chef Beck is set to…

The Austrian Federal Railways (OBB) and Siemens Mobility are joining forces to offer enhanced comfort and privacy for European overnight rail travel. Set to launch by the end of 2025, 33 new OBB Nightjet trains will be offering…

Looking for an adventurous train journey? We have you covered. A New Year, week-long rail option travels Europe’s highest railway, taking passengers through five countries. What better way to celebrate the New Year 2025 – although this…