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Emirates Skywards has expanded beyond air travel with the launch of Skywards Rail, allowing loyalty programme members to redeem Miles for train tickets across more than 12,000 European destinations. The new platform provides access to over 40 rail operators across 12 European countries. Members can book domestic, international, regional, airport and high-speed train services through […]
Cambridge South station recorded more than 110,000 passenger journeys during its first month, demonstrating immediate demand for direct rail access to the Cambridge Biomedical Campus and wider UK transport network. The £250 million station entered public service on June 28, 2026. It now serves thousands of employees, patients, researchers, students and visitors travelling to one
India is advancing plans for an indigenous high-speed rail signalling framework as Indian Railways prepares to expand bullet train connectivity beyond the country’s first Mumbai–Ahmedabad corridor. The proposed Bharat Train Control System, or BTCS, is intended to provide India with greater control over the critical technology used to supervise high-speed train movements. It could support
Italy is facing major railway disruption during the peak summer tourism season as a nationwide strike affects Trenitalia, Italo and Trenord services across the country. The industrial action began at 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 23, and continues until 8:59 p.m. on Friday, July 24, 2026. Trenitalia confirmed that trains may face cancellations or timetable
Benxi City in Northeast China’s Liaoning Province is strengthening its appeal as a nature-focused destination for travelers seeking mountains, forests, valleys and a slower alternative to China’s busiest urban tourism centers. Located within easy reach of Shenyang and connected to China’s wider rail network, Benxi combines convenient transportation with extensive natural landscapes. Official provincial information
An extraordinary overland travel concept stretching from Portugal to Singapore is capturing the imagination of slow-travel enthusiasts seeking an alternative way to experience Europe and Asia through railways, changing landscapes and multiple cultures. Spanning roughly 11,000 miles in its broadest proposed form, the journey can connect up to 13 countries through a complex combination of
Japan’s premium railway tourism sector is entering another exciting phase as JR Kyushu prepares to relaunch its celebrated 36+3 sightseeing train on September 3, 2026, with upgraded private accommodation and an enhanced dining experience designed for travelers exploring Kyushu. The transformation centers on car No. 6, which is being redesigned with ten private rooms suitable
Uttarakhand has entered a significant new phase of regional mobility with the Ramnagar–Dehradun Express strengthening direct railway connectivity between the Kumaon and Garhwal regions. The new 15310/15309 Ramnagar–Dehradun Express creates an important passenger corridor between Ramnagar in Kumaon and Dehradun in Garhwal, improving movement across two of Uttarakhand’s principal geographical regions. Indian Railways officially approved
Thailand is introducing a new affordable rail option between Bangkok and Ayutthaya from August 1, 2026, as the State Railway of Thailand prepares to launch SRT Bangkok Connex with fares starting from just 30 baht. The new air-conditioned commuter-style service will connect Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal in Bangkok with Ayutthaya, giving residents and international
China, Iran, Pakistan and Kazakhstan are drawing renewed attention to overland transport corridors across Asia as the US-Iran conflict increases pressure on aviation, maritime routes and international travel planning in 2026. The changing security environment has highlighted the vulnerability of transport networks that depend heavily on sensitive Middle Eastern airspace and maritime gateways. Airlines operating
The Kalka-Shimla Toy Train has returned to regular operations, restoring one of India’s most affordable heritage railway experiences and giving travellers another scenic way to reach the Himalayan hill station of Shimla. The Mix-Up-Down service resumed after the conclusion of the summer special operating period, bringing back a remarkably economical journey between Kalka and Shimla.
Russia and China are opening a new chapter in cross-border tourism with the trial operation of an international tourist train connecting Vladivostok with Suifenhe and extending travel opportunities toward Mudanjiang in northeast China. The trial passenger operation, launched on July 17, 2026, creates a new tourism-focused connection between Russia’s Far East and China’s Heilongjiang Province.
