Reduce Carbon Footprint by Train to Austria
Welcome aboard the Alpen Express: the sleeper ski train with a route that takes you right to the slopes while slashing your journey’s carbon footprint by around 80 per cent…
Trains vs Planes: Carbon Emissions Split in Figures
With the recent Global Climate Strike Week that saw six million people participating in climate crisis protests all over the world, the International Currency Exchange (ICE) has…
Climate Change and Tourism: Plane, Car, Train or Boat?
Travel Begins at 40 looks at the relationship between climate change and tourism by comparing various modes of travelling to your next destination. Asking yourself what’s the greenest way to…
When Flying Scotsman Meets Northern Belle
Mal Tattersall goes steaming back in time on the Nostalgia Express with the Flying Scotsman engine and the Northern Belle luxury train. “For rail enthusiasts this is a very big…
The No Fly Movement and Flygskam: What Is It?
Johan Smits discusses abandoning flying with flygskam or the No Fly movement in the UK and Sweden. Have you heard yet of flygskam, Swedish for ‘flight shaming’? It’s the No…
All Aboard the Canadian Snow Train
Snow-capped peaks, frozen lakes and forests of pine in a dusting of white: such are the sights that await those exploring the Rocky Mountains this winter. And for those keen…
Loco2 Rebrands as Rail Europe
International online train ticket booking platform Loco2 will be rebranded Rail Europe from 6 November 2019, leveraging Rail Europe as a single global brand…
Are Solar Powered Trains the Future?
With the mounting debate on climate change and the movement against flights taking off, many people are choosing to travel by train, but are these diesel guzzling – or electrified…
Full Steam Ahead in Germany
October 2020 marks 30 years since East and West Germany were reunited, an historic moment that brought with it access to some of the world’s most remarkable narrow gauge steam…
Llongyfarchiadau to Prince Charles
July 1 marks the 50th anniversary of the investiture of HRH The Prince of Wales at spectacular Caernarfon Castle. Much has changed in the world since, but the beauty of…
Take the Great West Way this Summer
Stretching 125 miles from London and Bristol, the Great West Way, is a touring route devised to enable travellers to visit some of Britain’s great iconic sites and many lesser-known…
Ride the Glacier Express in Excellence Class
The Glacier Express has long been considered one of the world’s great train journeys but now, in its first summer season, the introduction of Excellence Class has placed it firmly…
Visit the The Golden Triangle and Ranthambore
Summer holidays are all very well, but nothing guarantees a warm glow more than having an autumn escape in the diary. Tick India’s Golden Triangle off the bucket list on…
The Grand Arctic – Summer in Scandinavia
Travel beyond the Arctic Circle to the Land of the Midnight Sun on this delightful Scandinavian summer escape. As well as ample time to explore the cities of Bergen, Oslo…
Visit Breathtaking Wales by Steam Train
2019 marks 200 years since the death of James Watt, who’s often considered the true inventor of the steam engine. After attempting to repair a Newcomen steam train engine, Watt…
Behind the Scenes in Salzburgerland
Aimed at the rail connoisseur, this ten-day holiday has the beautiful city of Salzburg as its base. Explore its castles, palaces and UNESCO-listed old town and enjoy daily escorted excursions…
Eurostar Upgrade Your Way to Bruges
Kirker offers three nights for the price of two at the 18th century The Pand, close to the Market Square in Bruges, Belgium. The price is from £569 pp (two sharing), including…
Behind the Steam Scenes in North Wales
For railway connoisseurs, there can be few experiences more alluring than the chance to enjoy sights not normally seen by the average passenger. This two-week, ‘access… …
McKinlay Kidd Launches 5 Small Group Rail Tours
From ancient civilisations in Orkney to a steam train trip on the Jacobite, and from lavish castles to historic whisky distilleries, McKinlay Kidd’s new itineraries promise…
Celebrate Scottish Railways on Burns Night
Great Rail Journeys, the UK’s leading escorted group rail tour operator, has released their top five Scottish tours in celebration of Burns Night. Burns Night, or Burns Supper, is held…
10 Healthy Holidays by Train in 2019
There is something in our DNA about feeling a need to rehydrate, rejuvenate and restore not only after an indulgent Christmas but also the dark days of winter. What better…
A Great Alaskan Railroad Journey
Inspired by Michael Portillo’s latest BBC Two travelogue to explore the USA’s ‘Last Frontier’ by train for yourself? Rail holiday specialist Ffestiniog Travel has created a tailor-made tour that follows…
Ride on the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway 2019
It’s not just railway aficionados who can ride on the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, a heritage narrow gauge steam railway located in the western Lake District, as it is perfect for small and larger groups…
Restored Carriage Gets to Work on Watercress Line
The Watercress Line is to receive two traditional wooden-framed carriages that are currently being restored to their former glory. They are expected to be in operation on the steam…
