NYMR Full Steam Ahead for 2021
One of the UK’s most popular heritage attractions, North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) has announced its eagerly anticipated 2021 season and will open the heritage line…
Celebrate Amtrak’s 50th Anniversary
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Amtrak, the USA’s national railroad train network. In 1971, Amtrak set up their headquarters in Washington, DC and continues to…
North Yorkshire Moors Railway Future Secured
One of the UK’s most popular attractions, North Yorkshire Moors Railway, has announced the success, and the closure of, its ‘Crisis Appeal’, which was set up to support…
Celebrate 150 Years Mount Rigi Railways
Next year, Mount Rigi Railways, the oldest mountain railway in Europe will celebrate its 150th anniversary. This important moment in Swiss history – and indeed in the history of global…
Follow the Sustainable Roads of Dante
Emilia Romagna’s Roads of Dante (“Vie di Dante”) has been recognised in the latest edition of Lonely Planet’s annual Best in Travel guide as a ‘sustainability winner.’ The ancient path,…
Free First Upgrades Worth the Wait
Tailor Made Rail has extended its free first class upgrade offer to a further two holidays from their European collection. To complement the original 10 selected holidays…
Discover Italy with Flght-Free Rail Holiday
Flight-free holidays are a popular choice this year and travelling by train – both to and within Italy – provides a sustainable, relaxed and scenic way to discover Italy’s highlights….
Up Close with Alan Heywood Ffestiniog Travel
To say that Ffestiniog Travel Director Alan Heywood is a veteran of the rail travel industry would be something of an understatement. Alan’s rail industry experience stretches all the way…
3 New Scenic Rail Trips for Your UK Staycation
Encompassing the glens and peaks of Scotland, the valleys and mountains of Wales and the craggy coast and pristine beaches of the West Country, all the best corners of the…
It’s Visit (Virtual) Hampshire Now
Over the next few weeks, Visit Hampshire will be sharing images and videos, as well as fun facts about the county, offering an opportunity for people to enjoy Hampshire without…
Travel the Trans-Siberian by Steam
In February 2021, 25 years after operating its first ever Trans-Siberian rail journey, Golden Eagle Luxury Trains is to offer a spectacular Trans-Siberian Winter Wonderland…
Bridge Over the River Kwai: Riding the Death Railway
With a bag of fresh fruit from the nearby market in hand, we boarded the train for the 7:50am departure at Bangkok’s Thonburi railway station. The Bangkok to Kanchanaburi train…
