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Daring travellers will love this hanging train-turned-hotel

The hotel opened in 2020 during the pandemic and proved to be an unexpected success.

Travel News

Ukraine travel: Railways run extra train services for refugees

Some countries are offering free tickets to Ukrainian nationals.

Experiences

How to slow travel your way to the Alps on a stunning train adventure

A train to the French Alps produces up to 90 per cent less CO2 per person than flying - is this the most climate-friendly way of reaching our favourite ski resorts?

Germany

One person killed after two passenger trains collide near Munich

At least 10 others were injured in the accident near Ebenhausen-Schäftlarn station.

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Experiences

Hop aboard the 9 most beautiful train journeys in the world

For adventure-seekers looking to get off the beaten track, or road-weary travellers searching for a slower means of travel, our listicle is your ticket to ride on nine of the world’s most beautiful train journeys.

USA

Thieves in Los Angeles looted trains stuffed with Christmas packages

Freight cars are broken into every day on Los Angeles's railways by thieves that target packages bought online.

Experiences

What happened on my 43-hour train journey from Chicago to LA

We pass herds of buffalo, wild deer, huge ranches and even ghost towns...

Mobility

Faster trains and cheaper tickets under new EU rail plans

The European Commission has announced new plans to boost long-distance and cross-border train travel in Europe as part of efforts to tackle climate change.

Experiences

Portugal to Singapore: This could be the world's longest train journey

Is travelling so far by rail even possible?

Conscious Travel

Cutting air travel by just 2.5% could help the climate, study finds

Climate scientists say annual cuts of 2.5 per cent would keep the aviation industry's contribution to global warming at about 0.04C.

Travel News

Applications are now open for 60,000 free Interrail passes

There are thousands of free Interrail tickets available from today and all you need to do is fill in this short form.

Green News

Will China ever build an underwater train all the way to the US?

The project would allow travellers to get to North America in just two days.

Netherlands

Entire Dutch rail network disrupted by communications breakdown

The Dutch rail network ground to a halt on Thursday evening due to a communications breakdown between drivers and traffic managers.

Germany

Deutsche Bahn agrees pay deal with drivers' union to end strikes

GDL union said that Deutsche Bahn had agreed to a "good compromise" and that train drivers would receive sufficient pay rises.

Experiences

Super-fast, sustainable, accessible: Are trains the future of travel?

A look inside the companies fuelling the rise of train travel with their innovative technology.

Travel News

Train sets off on 20,000km trip across Europe to promote rail travel

The train will take in 26 countries, finishing its five week long journey in Paris on October 7.

Destinations

9 magical European cities you don't have to fly to

These cities can all be accessed from Paris via rail, without ever having to step foot on a plane.

Travel News

Germany's rail operator plans to reopen 20 disused railway lines

Deutsche Bahn has unveiled plans to reopen 20 stretches of disused rail across the country in an increased effort to fight climate change.

United Kingdom

Britain's failing train network to be brought under state control

The UK's train network is not only one of the worst in Europe, it is also one of the most expensive.

Travel News

This vintage steam train in Russia takes passengers back in time

The Ruskeala Express is pulled by a Soviet-era locomotive and fitted out in a vintage style