UK railroads: On track for nationalization
Under pressure of consumer complaints, Covid troubles and other financial woes, Britain takes a new look at restoring British Rail.
Rail Travel and Trains
Amtrak running Northeast BOGO sale
For a limited time, two can ride for the price of one between Boston and Washington, including Acela
Nightjet network adds more Swiss sleepers
The return of overnight sleepers in Europe continues, with Switzerland and Austria cooperating on new Swiss routes.
A Weekend in the Electric City
Stephanie returns to her roots with a nostalgic weekend in her home town, Scranton, Pennsylvania
France: Return of 'Le Train Bleu'
Only three years after ditching its last sleeper-train services, France's SNCF is planning to join the European revival of overnight services.
Amtrak offers more bike service
Amtrak's Northeast routes are becoming friendlier for travelers who want to take their bikes along.
Belgians ready for their free rides
A twelve-trip free railpass to get tourism back on track is a big hit in Belgium
Swiss opt for 'train to the plane'
Swiss Air turns to trains to move its passengers between its international hub at Zurich and regional airports.
Eurostar starts Amsterdam-London in October
At long last, non-stop train service in both directions between London and the Netherlands.
Brightline trains no longer Virgin
A deal to brand Florida and California high-speed rail service with the Virgin name has fallen through.
This train's sleeping cars going nowhere!
In South Africa's Kruger National Park, a retired sleeper train has become a permanent hotel—parked on a bridge!
Belgian bike plan is TOO successful
A plan to encourage more biking by allowing passengers to take their bikes on trains for free has led to crowded cars and blocked doors. Help is on the way...
July 19, 2020: Amtrak Station, Hudson, New York
Jonathan L visits the New York's oldest operating railroad station.
Need for Speed: Japan kicks it up
The Olympics are delayed to next year, but the new bullet train designed for it has gone into service as the world's fastest.
Japan: Commuters on the Grapevine
An unusual partnership between grape farmers and Japan Railways gives Shiojiri a most unusual station.