Rail

'Big step for sustainable travel': Eurostar signs deal for direct rail link with Germany

Set to start in the early 2030s, the routes would use Eurostar’s new double-decker Celestia fleet

Virgin Trains clears major hurdle to start competing with Eurostar

The train operator has won the fight for access to Eurostar’s maintenance depot, a crucial step in breaking the Channel Tunnel rail monopoly

'Eurostar's new trains herald a new era for clean, connected European travel'

'People aren’t just booking more flight-free travel, they’re sharing the impact and inspiring friends to travel in ways that feel better for both themselves and the planet,' says Byway head of partnerships Paul Conroy

Eurostar firms up €2 billion deal for up to 50 new fully-electric double-decker trains

First Celestia trains, set to be the first double-deckers to operate in the UK and via the Channel Tunnel, to enter service in 2031

Expect new EU border checks to be rolled out 'very, very slowly', parliament told

Just three countries implementing EU Entry-Exit System in full from 12 October launch

Travel by B Corp launches initiative to encourage flight-free travel to Europe

Group wants to 'break down barriers' limiting flight-free sales and has created a survey to identify potential obstacles or put-offs

Four Inspiring Travel itineraries that harness the power of personalised holidays

We’re all searching for that ‘wow’ moment – the one where a holiday doesn’t just meet expectations, but far exceeds them. The truth is, these moments can be rare, especially when visiting some of the world’s most loved destinations. So how can agents help their clients rediscover this special feeling? Enter Inspiring Travel, the expert with more than 50 years’ experience, crafting tailor-made luxury journeys around the globe.

Trains, no planes and richer experiences: discovering France and Switzerland with Intrepid

Nine 2025 TTG Sustainable Travel Ambassadors in Training discovered the pleasures of rail travel on Intrepid’s first no-fly fam trip through France and Switzerland

Orient Express boss shares top priority as luxury brand enters next era

The historic brand is set to become the only ultra-luxury operator providing rail, ocean and hotel experiences

Everything agents learned on Intrepid Travel's first no-fly fam trip

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Inghams pivots to rail as demand for snow train ski packages almost doubles

Nearly a third of all Inghams ski resorts now accessible by rail

'8 things I’ve learned booking rail holidays for my clients'

With holidays by train growing in popularity, one agent shares the lessons they’ve learned on selling rail travel

Storm Floris: Jet2 vows to fly full schedule as UK placed on alert for 'unseasonably strong' winds

An amber Met Office warning for wind covering much of Scotland will take effect from 10am on Monday (4 August) with a yellow warning for wind covering much of northern England and Northern Ireland

How agents can sell a no-fly trip to three French hot spots

Paris, Provence, St Tropez: could there be a better trio of sophistication? And clients can also do them all without ever getting on a flight.

New rail link and e-gates access feature in UK-Germany treaty

Wide-ranging deal could finally create long-awaited rail service between two countries

UK and France signal support for opening up cross-Channel rail market

A declaration from the UK and France gives backing to cross-Channel rail competition that could end Eurostar’s monopoly after more than 30 years

Eurostar puts fifth London-Amsterdam service on sale ahead of December launch

Eurostar will up its London-Amsterdam service to five daily from 15 December with the addition of a new 8.16am service to Amsterdam Centraal station

First luxury sleeper train in England and Wales makes maiden journey

The Britannic Explorer, a Belmond Train, will make its inaugural trip on 21 July, marking a significant milestone for luxury rail travel in the UK.

Five facts you (probably) don’t know about Railbookers

From short breaks to luxurious multi-centre adventures, Railbookers offers seamless rail holidays from any UK station, but there’s more to the operator than you might think

Great Little Breaks moves to correct 'damaging' false reports it had collapsed

MD Diana Evans has hit out at two media outlets after they confused it with Great Little Escapes, which has ceased trading as an Atol holder

Eurostar to launch two new London routes to Frankfurt and Geneva

The additions come as Eurostar’s more than 30-year monopoly on cross-Channel rail services looks set to come under threat from several potential competitors

Railbookers' new trade team, agent tools and incredible portfolio In The Spotlight

Hear about the operator’s fantastic support for agents, find out what you can book and discover why your customers will love a holiday with Railbookers

All change: how and why travel to Europe is poised for a reset

Despite recent efforts to forge closer post-Brexit ties between the UK and the EU, a new reality for British travellers awaits with biometric checks and visa waivers on the horizon

Are the old ones the best? How agents can impress clients by sticking with some European classics

How combining two grande dame hotels in Switzerland and Italy with some ’slow travel’ on the rails is a perfect luxury combination