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Why I ditched a quicker flight to travel across Italy by train instead
6+ hour, 8+ min ago (847+ words) When I pictured getting a train journey from London to Naples, I imagined myself dressed in a three-piece Savile Row suit, sipping a glass of champagne in an elegant carriage hurtling through the Italian countryside. Sadly, my budget doesn't stretch…...
Expert reveals how far £20 will get you on trains for ultimate day out
2+ week, 5+ hour ago (495+ words) With monetary pressures rising, many travellers are looking for ways to explore the UK without the financial strain." Train travel in particular has become a focus for those seeking lower-cost alternatives to long-distance holidays." Yet despite rising fares, new analysis…...
Train station has just one business two years after £27million refurb
2+ week, 1+ day ago (471+ words) By JAKE HOLDEN, UK NEWS REPORTER A train station hailed for its 'stunning and ambitious' "27million renovation has now been branded a 'massive embarrassment' after attracting just one business inside two years after its grand reopening. The modern glass-clad Sunderland Station…...
Aussies lose their mind over quiet launch of luxury new Sydney trains
2+ week, 6+ day ago (961+ words) By SHARON HUNT, SENIOR LIFESTYLE REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Spiffy new trains that have quietly begun running on some of Sydney's busiest train lines have been heralded as a 'game changer' for commuters. The state-of-the-art Mariyung Fleet has levelled up the train…...
Why you never want to hear calls for 'inspector Sands' at a station
3+ week, 4+ hour ago (336+ words) When you're waiting for your train in a busy station, you're likely to hear all manner of things. From cancellation announcements to upcoming arrivals, hearing the tannoy going off every five minutes is a regular occurrence in these travel hubs....
The beautiful train journey that now starts in the UK and travels through three European countries
3+ week, 4+ day ago (704+ words) A spectacular new train journey that takes passengers through three European countries over 15 days is launching from London, giving passengers a front row seat to some of the continent's most picturesque landscapes." It comes as demand for rail holidays and…...
Inside the 36-hour sleeper train that takes passengers through a scenic route from Los Angeles to Seattle
4+ week, 2+ day ago (1242+ words) Demand for rail travel has picked up steam in recent years -yet passengers are taking to the tracks for reasons beyond simple convenience. As a rising number of travellers seek more meaningful, immersive, and sustainable trips, interest in rail vacations…...
UK trains to run on historic line for first time in a decade
1+ mon, 10+ hour ago (607+ words) An operator's first passenger train has crossed a historical route from Settle, in the Yorkshire Dales, to Carlisle for the first time in 10 years. The 7.54am Avanti West Coast departure on January 1 was the first intercity passenger service to use the…...
Train fares soar by up to 85 per cent after contactless payments are allowed at more stations
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (905+ words) Rail users could face an 85 per cent increase in train fare prices when travelling into the capital following an expansion of contactless payments. The rollout, which began on December 14, has led to the cheapest super off-peak tickets being removed from…...
New European train route to launch in 2026, where you can get from Amsterdam to Berlin for 10 euros
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (520+ words) Dubbed the 'easyJet of the railways,' Dutch startup GoVolta is preparing to roll out international train services in 2026, luring passengers with ultra-low introductory fares. The company has begun selling tickets for its inaugural route between Amsterdam and Hamburg via Berlin,…...