Browsing entries tagged with Trains
21 Jan 2012
… unlike the UK rail system, perhaps. Here are a few Austrian pictures sent in to us by WTSS reader Ted Ford – courtesy of the Pinzgauer Lokalbahn They were taken on the line around the Zell am…
20 Jan 2012
Rail Europe has announced a special offer on selected rail services to the French Alps, until 16 February. Skiers and boarders wanting to take the train can save up to 75% on the cost of an adult full-fare…
15 Nov 2011
Three Austrian Tirol resorts have been singled out for new rail-inclusive ski packages, offered in a joint venture between tour operators and Deutsche Bahn. Alpbach, Söll and Hopfgarten (SkiWelt) will…
26 Oct 2010
If you want to travel by train to the Alps this winter, and prefer the reassurance of a packaged deal, 16 tour operators have the solution: a new range of rail-based journeys. The new rail journeys are…
5 Oct 2010
Rail fans will be able to book their trains to the French Alps from 13 October, when the new winter timetable comes into force. But changeover day is a little unusual: you can book your fares a minimum…
24 Aug 2010
Deutsche Bahn has announced that motorail services are now on sale for winter 2010/11 - many of which will get you and your car close to key Alpine destinations. For rail fans, and those thinking about…
24 Jul 2010
Switzerland’s popular Glacier Express train crashed on Friday 23 July, killing a Japanese tourist and injuring nearly 50 others (also mostly Japanese). Four are said to be in a critical state. The…
13 May 2010
The Snow Train service to the French Alps, suspended last season, will not run next winter either says Rail Europe. Rail Europe has run the overnight train and its famous disco carriage for over 20 years,…
30 Jan 2010
Rail travel to the Alps and Pyrenees has just got cheaper, with the announcement from Rail Europe of savings up to 75% on overnight services. The promotion applies to overnight trains between Paris and…
15 Oct 2009
Rail tickets to the French Alps are now on sale for the winter season… but only up to three months in advance. Rail Europe has started selling tickets for its winter services to France. The popular day…
15 Jul 2005
Eurostar has announced that it will add six more trains for the February 2006 half-term rush.The new trains will provide an extra 4,500 seats, concentrated at the start and end of the week. The Friday…
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