Inside the ‘Titanic’ railway station reborn as a luxury hotel
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…
Prince William at 41 – his love affair with trains
As the Prince of Wales turns 41, we look back at his enduring love affair with trains, and look into what’s in store
A luxurious new rail journey is coming to the UAE
Taking guests on a nostalgic trip back to the golden age of travel, the new rail cruise will run across the Emirates, from Fujairah to the Liwa desert
6 reasons the Queen loved her private royal train
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…
Secrets of Italy’s sexy new sleeper train
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…
North Yorkshire Moors Railway, UK: All you need to know
Take a trip back in time on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, one of Britain’s most scenic railway routes. The train covers 24 miles through some of North Yorkshire’s most amazing scenery, with guests travelling behind heritage steam locomotives in historic carriages. Everything about this trip evokes nostalgia, from the grandeur of the Pullman carriages and thrill of being…
Why I love riding on the Rocky Mountaineer
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.…
11 things you probably didn’t know about the Elizabeth Line
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…
7 reasons to book a Fred Holidays rail journey today
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…
7 things you probably didn’t know about Griff Rhys Jones
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…
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