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Ukrainian Railways Updated Information on Train Delays Due to Missile Attack

Ukrainian Railways Updated Information on Train Delays Due to Missile Attack

Ukrainian Railways reported that as of 12:00, 7 trains were delayed by more than 30 minutes.  As of 12:00, 7 trains are more than 30 minutes late: No. 119/120 Lviv - Zaporizhzhia (delay for 4

SBB and Alstom Reach Agreement on Long-Distance Double-Deck Trains

SBB and Alstom Reach Agreement on Long-Distance Double-Deck Trains

SBB and Alstom have reached an agreement: Alstom will compensate SBB for the delayed delivery of the long-distance double-deck fleet with a variety of services, roughly equating to the price of six long-distance double-deck trains.

Spainish Renfe Paid 200 Million Euros for Trains Too Big for the Routes

Spainish Renfe Paid 200 Million Euros for Trains Too Big for the Routes

Renfe has suffered the biggest fiasco in recent years, ordering trains too big for the tunnels, El País reports. In 2020, 31 trains were ordered - they were planned to be launched by Asturias and

KLM Offers Passengers More Thalys Seats to and from Brussels

KLM Offers Passengers More Thalys Seats to and from Brussels

KLM has purchased additional seats on four Thalys trains for transfer passengers travelling between Amsterdam and Brussels this summer. The extra seats form part of KLM’s efforts to scale down its four daily flights still

PKP Intercity to Reduce Ticket Prices

PKP Intercity to Reduce Ticket Prices

From March 1, the Polish passenger railway company PKP Intercity will reduce the price of tickets by 11%-15%, depending on the train category. "The introduction of lower prices became possible thanks to additional optimization measures

Lufthansa Signs MOU with Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane

Lufthansa Signs MOU with Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane

Lufthansa Group today signed a joint Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Rome together with the Italian state railroad company Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane S.p.A. (FS). The intention is to negotiate a contract for a cooperation

EU to Establish 10 New Rail Services

EU to Establish 10 New Rail Services

The European Commission announced it will support 10 pilot projects to establish new rail services or improve existing ones. Together, they will improve cross-border rail connections across the EU, making them faster, more frequent and

New York’s Grand Central and JFK Airport Now Connected

New York’s Grand Central and JFK Airport Now Connected

A transfer terminal to John F. Kennedy Airport, A Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) terminal, was opened under the New York Central Station. This will allow passengers to save about 40 minutes of travel time.

Cunard to Offer Legendary Rocky Mountaineer Train Tours

Cunard to Offer Legendary Rocky Mountaineer Train Tours

Luxury cruise line Cunard is offering guests the Rocky Mountaineer train tours when they sail through Alaska on Queen Elizabeth this summer. Guests will be able to extend their Alaska voyage with either a four-night pre-voyage train experience or a three-night

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Unveils 4 New Journeys to French Alps

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Unveils 4 New Journeys to French Alps

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, A Belmond Train, Europe, unveils four new winter journeys between Paris and the French Alps. Launching in December 2023, the blue-and-gold carriages will glide through some of France's most untouched countryside and up

Masks On Trains Will Finally Be Abolished in Germany

Masks On Trains Will Finally Be Abolished in Germany

From February 2, 2023, the requirement to wear a mask in long-distance public transport, including international connections, will be abolished throughout Germany. This is the last quarantine measure in force in the country after the

Amtrak’s USA Rail Pass Is $299 Now

Amtrak’s USA Rail Pass Is $299 Now

Through Jan. 20, Amtrak’s USA Rail Pass is available for $299, a savings of $200 off the regular price. With the USA Rail Pass, customers can see the country and explore sights at more than

The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Will Unveil A Glamorous New Suite Category

The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Will Unveil A Glamorous New Suite Category

The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, A Belmond Train, Europe will unveil a new ‘Suites’ cabin category from June 2023 - bringing a luxurious vision of art-deco indulgence to the legend of the rails. Eight new Suites will

Russian Railways Plans Wine Rail Cruise in 2023

Russian Railways Plans Wine Rail Cruise in 2023

Russian Railways program of the 4-day cruise "To the vineyards by the sea" is planned to be very rich. In total, tourists will visit 6 wineries and become real sommeliers by tasting several dozen sparkling

Panoramic Сarriage to Be Deployed on Graz – Przemyśl Line

Panoramic Сarriage to Be Deployed on Graz – Przemyśl Line

A panoramic carriage of the Swiss Federal Railways SBB will appear on the Czech railroads from the June timetable. It will run regularly as part of the EC 104 from Graz to Przemyśl, i.e. from Břeclav