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8 Jan 2018

Ski train map of the Alps published

Ski train map of the Alps published

A new map of the Alps has been launched to help people plan their ski holiday by train. “The Alps — Skiing by Train” has been published by Alpine travel specialists 2theAlps, who last year produced…

12 Oct 2016

Ski rail price comparison opens

Ski rail price comparison opens

Skiers can now compare train prices at a glance with a new price-checker resource on rail-ski website Snowcarbon. The price-checking tool, which goes live tomorrow (Thursday 13 October), will allow skiers…

21 Jul 2015

Eurostar launches Lyon ski service

Eurostar launches Lyon ski service

Eurostar has opened booking for its ski train service for the coming season, and added a direct service to Lyon offering new rail access to a host of French ski resorts including Les Deux Alpes and Alpe…

20 Oct 2013

Ski racer injured in Tignes lift accident

Ski racer injured in Tignes lift accident

French downhill skier Brice Roger was among six people injured when a ski lift derailed in Tignes yesterday. State investigators were assessing the scene of the accident this morning, Sunday 20 October,…

17 Oct 2012

New Méribel transfer for ski train travellers

New Méribel transfer for ski train travellers

A new, shared transfer service launches next week in Méribel, to combat the lack of public transport to the 3 Vallées resort for Eurostar travellers. The Eurostar ski train arrives in Moutiers every…

11 Oct 2012

Travelling by rail

21 Jan 2012

Right type of snow ...

Right type of snow ...

… 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…

15 Nov 2011

New rail-ski packages to Austria

New rail-ski packages to Austria

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…

1 Aug 2011

Eurostar tickets now on sale

Eurostar tickets now on sale

Tickets for Eurostar’s winter rail services to the Alps are now on sale. The winter services direct from London St Pancras, via Ashford International, to the French Alps begin again in December (17th).…

28 Oct 2010

Saas lifts open longer

Saas lifts open longer

You can start the season in Saas Fee a little earlier this year, with two non-glacier lifts opening a forthnight early. The Swiss resort has announced plans to open the Spielboden and Längfluh gondola…

26 Oct 2010

Rail packages launched

Rail packages launched

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

Winter rail tickets on sale shortly

Winter rail tickets on sale shortly

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

Put your car on the train

Put your car on the train

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…

6 Jul 2010

Eurostar tickets on sale

Eurostar tickets on sale

If you plan to take the train to the Alps next winter, you’ll be able to book your seats shortly: tickets for winter Eurostar services to the French Alps go on sale from 13 July. The winter 2010/11…

17 Nov 2009

Colorado ski train revived?

Colorado ski train revived?

The legendary Denver-Winter Park ski train, axed earlier this year, looks likely to return this winter following interest from another rail company. Back on track? According to the Colorado-Denver press,…

15 Oct 2009

Rail tickets on sale now

Rail tickets on sale now

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…

8 Jul 2009

Eurostar ski train tickets now on sale

Eurostar ski train tickets now on sale

Tickets are now on sale for Eurostar’s ski train services to the French Alps - and starting prices are a little lower than last winter.Eurostar will offer two weekly services for winter 2009/10…

29 Apr 2009

Colorado ski train no more

The world-famous ski train that has served Colorado’s Winter Park resort for 69 years has run its final season. The popular Rocky Mountain rail service has run between Denver and Winter Park every…

15 Jul 2005

Eurostar Adds More Half-Term Trains

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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