With the generalized chaos affecting airports in Europe, the popularity of trains in the continent has soared to new heights. After countries like Germany and Spain slashed fares to promoted train ridership this summer, a new trend started emerging: that of overnight journeys, and now there’s even a new high tech sleeper train launching. Unlike …
Amtrak is relaunching trains from the U.S. to Vancouver, Canada for the first time since Covid was declared a pandemic and cross-border movements came to a halt. Soon enough, Americans will be able to take trips out to the trendy British Columbia city, famous for its mountain backdrop and artsy scene, once again. This year, …
Now that airfares are getting increasingly expensive, the era of train travel is officially back, and countries that up until now had invested primarily in road infrastructure, or their aviation sectors, are turning their gaze to the railway. One of the world’s top tourist destinations, Mexico is among them, planning to have 11 train routes …
Are you going on an Euro backpacking trip anytime soon? You may want to reconsider whatever itinerary you have planned, as we have just come across an irresistible deal that will make your travels much simpler. Instead of multiple, ultra-expensive flights that will likely get delayed in the end, how about booking a single train …
With the higher cost of air travel to Europe, many travelers feel they need to make the most use of their time overseas by seeing as much as they can during their trip. While low-cost airlines make travel between European nations more affordable, the costs can quickly add up. Thankfully, there are cheaper alternatives to …
Italy’s primary train operator, Trenitalia, recently launched three new high-speed rail services connecting Rome-Fiumicino’s International airport to main train stations in Naples and Florence. Trenitalia started serving these new routes on July 11 and new train schedules were designed considering air travel to synchronize comfortable connections between air —arrivals and departures— and train travel. Great …
Let’s be real for a sec, airports are in absolute shambles right now, so how can we get from point A to point B without flying? The U.S. has a decent rail system and sleeper trains may just be the answer. Whether it’s domestic or international travel, flights are being delayed or simply unceremoniously canceled …
The Mexican Government has confirmed this week its ambitious Mayan Train project will be going ahead as planned, with a final launch date set for 2023. Despite some major setbacks recently, including the temporary suspension of construction in key sections, Cancun will soon be connected by rail to numerous other hotspots in the Yucatan Peninsula. …
The American railroad company, Amtrak, announced on Monday that it will be resuming its international train services with routes to Canada, in alliance with the Canadian corporation VIA Rail Canada. The company had stopped these services since the beginning of the pandemic in 2020. Amtrak is now offering services with the Maple Leaf trains between …
Domestic summer travel opportunities abound in 2022, and this one offers amazing views from the comfort of the Amtrak train. Travelers can now buy tickets for the highly anticipated new Amtrak train route from New York City to the city of Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The train will go through what’s known as “The Berkshires”, which is …
To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Interrail is offering 50% off all rail travel passes until May 10. For many backpackers and tourists, Interrail passes are the cheapest, most efficient, and fastest way to explore Europe without breaking the bank. Interrail will offer the flash sale until Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at 11.59 pm UK time. …
Travelers who purchase the USA Rail Pass will be able to pay less than $40 per route to over 500 destinations Valentine’s Day offer is gone, but now Amtrak, The National Railroad Passenger Corporation in the United States, is offering a special sale of the USA Rail Pass for only $399 until March 29. The …