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Etihad Rail has introduced pet-friendly travel rules for passengers using the United Arab Emirates’ new national railway service. Domestic pets can travel onboard when passengers place them inside approved carriers and follow the operator’s safety and baggage requirements. The policy gives pet owners a new alternative to private vehicles when travelling between Abu Dhabi and […]
Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands and England are helping reshape European tourism as travellers show stronger interest in rail-based journeys. The shift combines environmental priorities, improving international connections and demand for slower, experience-focused holidays. Rail is no longer viewed only as transport between two destinations. Scenic routes, city-centre departures and multi-country itineraries are turning train journeys
India is moving closer to a historic railway transformation as its first high-speed train service targets an August 2027 launch. The opening phase will form part of the 508-kilometre Mumbai–Ahmedabad High Speed Rail corridor, India’s first dedicated bullet train project. The latest official update identifies the Surat–Vapi stretch as the first section expected to begin
Malaysia Airlines has expanded its European tourism network through a new partnership with SNCF Voyageurs, enabling international passengers to combine flights and high-speed rail journeys across France within a single itinerary. Introduced under SNCF Voyageurs’ TRAIN + AIR programme, the collaboration connects Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport with 28 railway destinations across France. Tickets became
Europe is facing a severe tourism and transport emergency as exceptional heat spreads across France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom, disrupting rail services, straining airports and forcing travelers to reconsider outdoor plans across some of the continent’s busiest summer destinations. France has emerged as one of the most heavily affected countries. National health
Vietnam is reshaping rail tourism by transforming selected train services into immersive cultural journeys where regional food, traditional music, storytelling and dramatic landscapes become part of the travel experience. Rather than treating trains purely as transport, tourism authorities and railway operators are developing services that introduce passengers to the identity of each destination before they
California’s high-speed rail programme has entered a decisive new stage after officials approved procurement for an estimated $2.4 billion civil works contract covering the Merced–Madera extension. The California High-Speed Rail Authority Board authorised the release of a Request for Qualifications for the collaborative design-build contract on June 24, 2026. The decision opens the next phase
The United Arab Emirates is preparing for a major shift in domestic mobility as Etihad Rail advances passenger services between Abu Dhabi and Fujairah, creating a faster and more sustainable connection across the country. An introductory operational phase is scheduled to begin on June 30, 2026, with the journey between Abu Dhabi and Fujairah expected
Britain’s domestic tourism economy is receiving a fresh seasonal boost as more travellers choose rail journeys for summer holidays, day trips and weekend escapes, with coastal towns and heritage cities recording some of the strongest booking growth. New booking analysis released by Virgin Trains Ticketing shows Margate leading the increase, with bookings rising 74%, followed
Indonesia is accelerating its tourism transformation by combining high-speed rail connectivity with artificial intelligence-powered travel planning, creating faster journeys and more personalised visitor experiences across one of Southeast Asia’s largest travel markets. The Whoosh High-Speed Railway between Jakarta and Bandung and the Ministry of Tourism’s MaiA digital travel assistant represent two important pillars of this
Slovakia has introduced preventive railway speed restrictions during periods of extreme heat, limiting trains to a maximum of 80 kilometres per hour on affected lines as infrastructure authorities respond to the growing threat of heat-related track deformation. The measure took effect from June 27, 2026, and will apply throughout the summer whenever the Slovak Hydrometeorological
Greece is accelerating the transformation of its national railway system through infrastructure investment, digital monitoring, stronger security measures and expanded workforce training, placing passenger safety and operational reliability at the centre of national transport policy. The latest priorities were reviewed during a visit by Alternate Transport Minister Giorgos Kotsiras to Hellenic Railways and the Athens
