A derelict train station in Spain once called the ‘Titanic’ of railway stations has been reborn. It is now destined to be one of the world’s most visited 5-star hotels. When it opened in 1928, the Canfranc International station in Spain became the second largest station in Europe. With a dramatic mountainous background and a […]
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As the Prince of Wales turns 41, we look back at his enduring love affair with trains, and look into what’s in store
Discover 6 reasons why the late Queen Elizabeth II loved her private royal train Private Train Because the royal train is private, the royal family can travel around the UK in total privacy with their assistants and staff on board. Unique History The first royal train (above) made its first appearance back in June 1842 […]
2024 will see the launch of Orient Express’ sexy new sleeper train La Dolce Vita. And now you can book to be one of the first passengers on board. Italy’s exciting new sleeper train The Orient Express group will be launching its sexy new Italian sleeper train Orient Express La Dolce Vita in 2024. The train will […]
British traveller Garry Smith takes a ride on the famous Rocky Mountaineer train – but will it live up to his expectations? My bucket-list train trip My journey on the Rocky Mountaineer was a long time coming. Not because of any indecision or inefficiency but Covid got seriously in the way of my original timings. […]
As London’s newest train line opens to the public, we take a look at 11 things you probably didn’t know about the Elizabeth Line It’s named in honour of the late Queen Previously known to the British public as Crossrail, the Elizabeth Line was named in honour of Queen Elizabeth II. Before her death she […]
We’ve got 7 great reasons you should book a Fred Holidays rail journey today. Just take a look at their new 2022/2023 brochure and start planning your trip of a lifetime Ride in five-star style on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express What could be more glamorous than taking a long overdue journey on the iconic Venice Simplon […]
Great New Zealand Adventure star Griff Rhys Jones is a man of many talents. Here we discover 7 things you probably didn’t know about him. He has kissed all the Spice Girls As part of the 1999 Comic Relief Red Nose Day appeal Griff kissed all the Spice Girls one by one. ‘It was the […]
From a new Italian luxury train to Brad Pitt on a bullet train and the TV return of Michael Portillo, Vicky Mayer discover 22 new reasons to get excited about train travel in 2022 Travel with Belmond and Wes Anderson Celebrated Film Director Wes Anderson has teamed up with Belmond to recreate the Cygnus carriage […]
Vicky Mayer discovers all you need to know about riding in style on a Northern Belle train Christmas comes early It’s my first time on a Northern Belle train and along with my mum Ena, I am looking forward to a five-hour round-trip from Victoria travelling to Dover and back. We are on board to […]
Railway expert Rob Carroll shares his tips for on the five best rail journeys to book for 2022 After nearly 15 years of organising escorted rail holidays for groups, I recently rejoined the Leger Shearings Group. ‘What has coach travel got to do with railways?’ you might ask. Well, there have always been enthralling, nostalgic […]
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What’s on board new British train line Lumo
We travelled from London to Edinburgh to discover what’s on board new British train line Lumo Lumo promises train passengers the chance to travel effortlessly between London and Edinburgh at a price everyone can afford. The new line which has been in development for the past two years boasts environmentally-friendly all-electric trains, the chance to […]
Tune in go behind the scenes and discover the secrets of Hornby – the greatest train model maker in the world Known throughout the world as the best train model making company in the world, Hornby is a legend to people of all ages. And now Hornby fans can go behind the scenes to discover […]
Jools Townsend is CEO of the Community Rail Network. Here she reveals why Scenic Rail Britain is promoting UK rail travel in 2021 and which train journeys get her vote Why is Scenic Rail Britain promoting the joys of rail travel in the UK? Our campaign is all about promoting sustainable days out, especially on […]
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Secrets of the Watercress Line
Malcolm Tattersall takes a trip to Hampshire to discover the secrets of the famous Watercress Line Step back in time The uniformed porter on the platform at quaint Ropley Station just shrugged after announcing the Watercress Line’s 5pm steam service to Alresford was delayed by 15 minutes. ‘It’s all part of the realistic nostalgia experience,’ […]
Siddy Holloway shares her London Underground and railway secrets. As co-presenter of TV show Secrets of the London Underground with Tim Dunn, she is a master of her subject. A third series of the show has been commissioned and will be shown later in 2023 Why do you love underground trains? The London Underground to […]
Vicky Mayer enjoys a magical train journey full of surprises and delight on the Sunset Steam Express A very warm welcome at Victoria Station On a warm summer’s evening in July, a sizeable crowd is gathering at platform 2 in Victoria Station. Well dressed and excited, they are all here to climb on board Steam […]
Want to make 2021 truly memorable? Then book yourself a train trip. We’ve discovered 6 smart reasons to travel around Britain by rail Discovering Britain by rail From big railway companies like GWR and LNER to smaller heritage lines like the Bluebell Railway (above) and Ffestiniog Railway, Britain really punches above its weight when it […]
Vicky Mayer takes a memorable trip on the Kent & East Sussex Railway and discovers a journey full of surprises The journey begins at Tenterden Town station Lovely Tenterden in Kent is a gorgeous place to start a train journey on one of the UK’s most popular heritage train lines, the Kent & East Sussex […]
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New rules for double-jabbed train travellers
What are the new rules for double-jabbed holidays? And how do they affect train travel? Why July 19 is Travel D-Day Good news today for British train travellers. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced that from July 19 July 19 double-jabbed holidaymakers will be able to visit ‘amber list’ countries without the need to quarantine […]