Train journeys

It’s been two years since it first proposed the policy, but finally, France has officially banned short-haul domestic flights that can be covered by rail in under two and a half hours this week. The move is set to reduce the country’s…

Currently, traveling from Rome to Pompeii is complicated, but this is set to change, thanks to a new high-speed train running between the destinations. In fact, with the new high-speed line, travelers will be able to visit the…

Sad news has come out relating to the iconic Venice Simplon-Orient-Express (VSOE), as the UK portion of the journey is to be axed after 41 years. The reason for Belmond dropping the London Victoria-Folkestone section of the train…

The Spanish national rail operator Renfe has announced that tickets are about to go on sale for the new Avlo high-speed trains, to run between Malaga and Madrid. Avlo is the low-cost, more affordable alternative to the current AVE…

A 16-day train journey from London to Morocco takes passengers on an adventure through Europe and beyond, without climbing on a plane. This newly boosted travel option is not only enjoyable but also reduces passengers’ carbon…

It was recently reported that Mexico is launching the new and exciting Tren Maya (Maya Train). The service will call at 34 locations across five Mexican states: Quintana Roo, Tabasco, Chiapas, Campeche, and Merida in Yucatan. Now,…

Hyperloop technology might sound like something from one of the more ambitious science fiction movies or books, but it is actually the real deal. Plans are to connect two of Spain’s most popular cities by technology, which will…

The latest news relating to night trains sees two of Europe’s most popular cities being linked by a new sleeper train between Amsterdam and Barcelona. The new night route is set to launch in spring 2025. Read on to find out more…

In these days of climate change, travelers are being urged to travel on railways rather than fly to help reduce their carbon footprint. However, Lufthansa still wants passengers and has signed a memorandum of understanding with…

In these days of climate change and global warming, many travelers have returned to the “old-fashioned” ways of exploring the world. In fact, rail travel is becoming the new mode of travel. Even better, train travel can be more…