South Island’s scenic Christchurch to Picton rail journey reopens on Saturday after earthquake damage led to closure in 2016
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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
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
Wales on rails: fine food and great views on the Holyhead to Cardiff
The Gerald of Wales, which runs the length of the country, is a rarity: a train with an onboard chef serving three-course meals and proper morning fry-ups
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
10 of the best narrow-gauge railway journeys in Britain
Hop aboard one of these fantastic British railway adventures – with the chance to see wildlife and wonderful scenery along the route
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
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
Dutch trains become 100% powered by wind energy
The national railway company, NS, said that its renewables target had been met a year earlier than planned
Travel 2016 – Tip 24 – France – Booking train tickets
Today’s tip relates to booking train tickets on SNCF. I have used Captain Train extensively over the past month – their website is as follows: https://www.captaintrain.com/en Not only is their website available in English, but it’s easy to book tickets, exchange tickets, and receive refunds should there be a strike. Captain Train also replies toContinue reading “Travel 2016 – Tip 24 – France – Booking train tickets”