A report finds Switzerland’s national railway offers the best overall service, with plaudits for its family-friendly focus and facilities for disabled passengers
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Eurostar’s direct London-Amsterdam tickets on sale after IT hold-up
Technical issues with a reservation system appear to be behind two-day delay that prevented rail customers from booking tickets for the new route, which is due to start in April
China by train: tracks, tales and a snapshot of everyday life
Chinese new year signals major travel across the country, and railways are at the heart of many journeys. Author and BBC journalist Michael Bristow knows China well – and the insight time on board offers
How to book and travel by high-speed train around China
China’s rail network is a fast-paced wonder that makes exploring this huge country – including Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen – much easier
Passing panorama: New Zealand’s glory from a train window
Thirty years after the TranzAlpine was launched, Susan Grossman boards one of the world’s most scenic trains at Christchurch, before completing her trip on North Island’s Northern Explorer
Take the kids to … Lappa Valley Steam Railway, Cornwall
With miniature steam engines, a special Santa train, a lake and maze, this charming small attraction near Newquay is a great day out for families with younger children
Slow train through Spain: a narrow-gauge ride through España Verde
The Feve network is a long way off high-speed … which is perfect for taking in the coast, mountain views and charming towns of Cantabria, Asturias and Galicia
Light at the end of the tunnel: sun shines for Brunel’s birthday
Rail staff confirm legend that rising sun shines through Box tunnel in Bath on birthday of Isambard Kingdom Brunel
London to Bordeaux in under six hours on new high-speed service
From July, the TGV Océane service will bring newly chic Bordeaux, and the sandy shores beyond the city, within easier reach for holidaying Brits
Blue Train reveries: the Paris-to-Nice sleeper
Ghosts of famous Wagons-Lits trains haunt Andrew Martin as he takes one of the last sleepers to the Riviera