Did you know Boxing Day is the best day to book your train tickets? Here’s why…
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Looking for a great Christmas present for the Michael Portillo fan in your life (or even yourself)? We’ve got the ultimate Christmas gift guide to all things Michael… Travel around Great Britain with him In his latest book, Greatest British Railway Journeys: Celebrating The Greatest Journeys, Michael reveals his favourite top fifty rail journeys and […]
Finally, the Royal Train is stretching its legs…
We’re launching a newsletter, and the first exclusive deal is pretty epic…
Looking for something different this New Year’s Eve/Day? Why not spend it on a steam train…
Did you know Her Majesty has a train which only a handful of royals can use?
Ready, steady, go!
In his new book Greatest British Railway Journeys Michael Portillo reveals his memories of childhood rail journeys and applauds the local community for saving the Settle to Carlisle Railway in the 1980s. On board the ‘Starlight Express’ Some of the first British railway journeys we filmed for the show were nostalgic for me. My mother’s […]
It’s time to get in the festive spirit…
Children’s authors Sam Sedgman and M.G. Leonard write great stories about their train travelling hero Harrison Beck and his uncle Nat. Their latest book Kidnap on the California Comet is available now. Why do you think children like trains so much? Trains are just magic. Especially steam trains. The smell of coal dust, the joyful […]
How did the US President get his train-loving nickname?
In 1963 Richard Beeching wrote a report for the British government that identified 2,363 stations and 5,000 miles of railway line for closure; 55% of stations and 30% of route miles. Subsequently many small stations were closed. But some survived the cuts and some were even reinstated. Here, Michael Portillo celebrates five of the survivors. […]
Rail to Venice, Florence, Rome and the majestic Scottish Highlands in 2021…
Michael Portillo fans are in for a treat today with the release of his brand new hardback book, Greatest British Railway Journeys: Celebrating The Greatest Journeys. Ten years ago BBC2 launched his very popular series and Michael Portillo set off to explore Great Britain’s greatest railway lines and destinations. Over the decade he has thoroughly […]
Looking to book up an exciting winter train trip? Then you’ll love Great Rail Journeys’ special Winter 2021 holiday deals. Guests booking selected European train trips with Great Rail Journeys before 31 October 2020 can save up to £200 per person. Known for their well-run escorted train trips, Great Railway Journeys also offer a great […]
Head to the snowy Alps and ride on the Glacier and Bernina Express with Ffestiniog Travel on a 10-day escorted tour from £1,870
Skiing, anyone?
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How to Avoid Coronavirus on a Train
Since March worldwide travel has been crippled by Coronavirus and until a credible vaccine is developed, we will have to do our best to avoid catching the virus. So what can you do if you’re planning on travelling on a train during your vacation? Well it pays to know firstly what you’re up against. Coronavirus […]
There’s still time to ride on Britain’s newest rail service, allowing railway ‘staycations’
The latest episode sees Michael meet a Kindertransport survivor and uncover some dark railway secrets