WHY IT RATES: Rail Europe is promoting train travel to iconic European destinations to avoid traffic stress and reduce emissions, highlighting scenic routes to Neuschwanstein Castle, Ávila, Hallstatt, ...

Earlier this month, the European Commission revealed its plan to speed up the expansion of high-speed rails that would significantly reduce travel times across the continent. In a press release, ...

In April 2024, the Facebook page The sound of Train shared two maps that allegedly compared passenger train lines in the United States and Europe (archived): The post had earned 117,000 reactions, ...

There’s always been something magical about train travel. From the golden age of luxury carriages to steam-powered journeys through mountains and highlands, railways have long captured travellers’ ...

Spain has emerged as the hottest destination for train travel in 2024, offering an unparalleled railway experience that combines efficiency, comfort, and affordability. As the first European country ...

A basic fact underpins the appeal of European rail travel: trains are great. It takes a hard-boiled traveller not to be seduced by the prospect of rumbling through the Alps in a dining car, or ...

Rail tour expert Ffestiniog Travel says new sleeper connections and seamless rail ticketing enable deeper, slower and more ...

Europe is in the midst of a great rail revival. An increased awareness of environmental issues, the many hassles of air travel and the mental effort required to drive long distances are all reasons ...

The resurgence has been building for several years, says the CEO and executive chairman of Rail Europe, but is now accelerating as governments and operators invest heavily in the sector. There’s ...