Rail tips

Mexico published a decree on Monday that gives preference to trains transporting passengers over those transporting freight on railways under concession.

BrewDog and SSP Group have announced plans to open a new bar at Edinburgh Waverley station and a new pub at London Waterloo in early 2024

With the Paris Olympics less than a year away, French authorities want to make sure the bedbugs don’t bite during the games and have started a drive to exterminate the pests.

A large part of India travels by bus and rail. And taking advantage of the country’s significant leap in online train ticketing is Ixigo — including its subsidiary ConfirmTkt — which leads the way with nearly 50% market share of India’s online travel. 

Four travel tech startups raised $158.5 million over the last week and a half.

More than 400 groups on Monday called on Congress to intervene in an ongoing railroad labor standoff that threatens to idle shipments of food and fuel and strand rail travelers while inflicting billions of dollars of economic damage.

Parts of Mexico’s remote southern jungles have barely changed since the time of the ancient Maya.

Train and air services throughout France will be disrupted on Tuesday by a nationwide strike against pension reforms, French authorities said on Sunday.  

Hotel brands are well known for their marketing partnerships with influencers and celebrities, but now one rail booking platform is getting in on the act.

A growing number of businesses are opting for rail travel in Europe, as higher airfares push employees to trains rather than planes.

Portugal just launched a new rail pass, allowing tourists and locals alike to see its entire coast for under €50. 

Every great railway station needs a guardian angel. Zurich has one of the quirkiest. A colourful sculpture of a curvaceous, swimsuit-clad woman with golden wings hovers over the main concourse at the city’s Hauptbahnhof. L’ange protecteur by French artist Niki de Saint Phalle is as intriguing as the busy departure boards. With direct trains to destinations across 10 countries, this station is rich in possibilities. Anywhere from Amsterdam to Zagreb! Berlin, Bratislava or Bologna? Or perhaps Paris or Prague?

Tourists in Norway are facing travel delays in the aftermath of an extreme weather event known as ‘Storm Hans’. Several days of heavy rainfall—the highest in 25 years in some parts of the country—have led to widespread flooding and landslides in Southern and Eastern Norway.

It’s travel strike season in France once again. Travelers visiting or traveling through France over the next several weeks should prepare for the possibility of significant air and rail travel disruptions due to a series of planned travel strikes that have cut 30 percent of flights at major airports, and could cancel train departures for months.

Traveling by train in Peru is not just a practical way to move between major destinations, but also a fantastic way to soak up the incredible landscape. Train travel in the country has a nostalgic feel and allows riders to view nooks and crannies that they might not otherwise get to see when traveling by car. And one of the best train routes in Peru is the popular journey to Machu Picchu, starting from either Cusco or Ollantaytambo. Sure, trekking to Machu Picchu is a bucket-list experience, but taking the train is, too — it’s certainly not your average commuter train.

Operated by VIA Rail, “The Ocean” strings together 13 cities and towns in Atlantic Canada. Originally “The Ocean Limited” this 800-mile journey has provided a scenic, comfortable, and sustainable method of getting from Montréal, Québec, to the Port of Halifax, Nova Scotia, since 1904.

What makes a fine rail journey? We all have our own ideas on this, but I find it’s best not to dash and to retain an element of spontaneity, taking the chance to stop off here and there along the way. So, last month I ended up taking three days for a train journey of only 200 miles.

Asia brims with natural and man-made riches, from the sprawling Gobi Desert to Uzbekistan’s mosaicked minarets. Wondering what's the best way to explore? Rail lines slice through some of the most beautiful parts of the continent. Here are six journeys that should be on your bucket list:

If you are exploring Japan by rail, it’s no exaggeration to say that Honshu, the country's largest island, has something for everyone: neon-lit cities of gigantic proportions, terraced paddy fields cut by a rugged coastline and monolithic mountains soaring above candy floss clouds of cherry blossom.

From subtropical beaches, to snow-capped mountains, and the world’s biggest city, it’s fair to say Japan offers travellers a richness of unforgettable experiences. To help you make the most of your trip and get around Japan by train with ease, for less, read the Rough Guide to the Japan Rail Pass.