Category: Rail
Swiss Tunnel Set to Open
Terri November 13th, 2007
The new Loetschberg Base tunnel is set to open Dec 10th, shortening travel time within Switzerland and between Switzerland and Italy by 45 to 75 minutes. The tunnel will affect routes between Zurich and Zermatt, Basel and Zermatt, Bern and Zermatt, and Bern to Milan. Intercity trains from those cities will also use the new tunnel, which will be used by 42 passenger trains a day.
Train Travel in Europe
Terri November 3rd, 2007
Train travel in Europe is usually a wonderful experience; the trains are clean (with the exception of Italian trains), modern and on-time. The conductors are friendly and helpful.
Swiss Tunnel Gets You to the Slopes in Half the Time
Terri June 16th, 2007
MSNBC reports that Switzerland has inaugurated a new tunnel designed to reduce traffic and get skiers to the slopes more quickly.
Planned Rail Alliance in Europe a Boon for Travelers
Terri April 19th, 2007
“RailTeam” is the name given to the new alliance formed by the High-speed Train industry that hopes to bring a seamless high-speed rail system across Europe. Based on the Airline alliances such as Star Alliance, Skyteam and Oneworld, RailTeam will offers passengers easier connections, code shared service, a frequent rider program, a dedicated website and more.
New Eurail Train Passes
Terri April 11th, 2007
The Eurail Group introduced two new Regional Passes designed to allow passengers to visit two bordering countries with one pass.
Paris to Strasbourg in a Snap
Terri March 16th, 2007
Beginning June 10, you will be able to get to Strasbourg from Paris in half the usual train time. The trip will just take less than 2 and a half hours. France is debuting the high-speed TGV Est, opening Strasbourg, on the border with Germany, and many other cities in the Alsace and Champagne area to greater tourism. You can begin purchasing tickets on this route beginning April 10th. Call your travel agent or go to Rail Europe.
New Scandinavian Rail Website
Terri March 6th, 2007
If you are traveling to Sweden, Norway, Denmark or Finland, you may want to check out a new website for ACP Rail. You can use the site to obtain information and purchase all-region ScanRail Passes, Eurail’s individual country rail passes and point-to-point rail tickets. Sightseeing and admission passes are also available on line.
