Amtrak’s new security causes irritation
For many Americans, taking the train was an alternative to flying not so much for the price or even comfort factor, but to save all the rigmarole involved with checking in and submitting to ever-increasing security measures that can bring even the most patient traveller to frustration. The tides may be
by Dave Bess March 6th, 2008
Big plans for NYC rail network
New York City is the symbol of the modern metropolis, and as such it sees a visitor turnover of amazing proportion on a daily basis. Anyone who has made the trip from one of the city’s five boroughs to any of its three serving airports knows that as far as
by Dave Bess March 6th, 2008
Delhi loses out on new train system reforms
While certain Indian cities like Mumbai take pride in and take care of their local train systems, the same cannot be said for India’s capital of New Delhi. Delhi’s new metro system is modern, fast and efficient, but the suburban ...
by Katy Davies February 28th, 2008
Trains to Machu Picchu back on track
When the Peruvian government announced new laws that would allow development to take place closer to the country’s historic structures, two days of protests by locals ensued. Peruvians protested along the railways, shutting the services down, as well as disrupting ...
by Katy Davies February 25th, 2008
Amtrak tightens train security
In a new push towards greater security on its trains, Amtrak will begin to randomly search passengers’ carry-on bags and employ armed security and drug and bomb-sniffing dogs on train carriages. This week’s announcement comes a long while after airlines ...
by Neill Zerk February 21st, 2008
Problems with trains
Passengers buying rail tickets in the UK were sold tickets for trains that didn’t exist because of a problem with engineering over the New Year. The problem was discovered by the consumer watchdog known as Passenger Focus. Already passengers were affected ...
by Rosie Vaughan-Jones February 14th, 2008
Snow ruins Chinese travel plans
China’s peak travel season is well underway as millions travel across the country in order to be at home for the Lunar New Year and return to work afterwards. Forecasts of snow have made travel arrangements particularly difficult as the peak travel nears to an end. Large regions in southern China
by Jennifer Jones February 12th, 2008
First Chunyun death reported in China
Chunyun is the name for the beginning of the spring festival held throughout the massive country of China. Known as the biggest human migration on earth, this is the time where people return to their hometowns to be with their families for the holiday, and with the growth of migrant
by Dave Bess January 21st, 2008
Chinese spring festival tickets already in high demand
Many countries of the far east put great importance on their festivals and celebrations marking the arrival of spring, and in the massive country of China, tickets are already going fast for this year’s spring festival holiday, the most important ...
by Katy Davies January 15th, 2008
Europe’s trains pick up speed
2007 was a good year for Europe’s high-speed train operators. Not only did the London-Paris Eurostar route benefit greatly from its move to St. Pancras station in London, cutting down the time it takes to reach the French capital to 2 hours and 15 minutes; but many continental routes are
by Emily Welch January 10th, 2008
Eurostar strikes back
The Eurostar train was certainly a magnificent thing when it first began its journeys under the English Channel connecting London and Paris. These days, with the proliferation of budget airlines offering super cheap fares around the UK and the continent, the old Chunnel was suffering and even faced bankruptcy. One move
by Bobby V-Jones January 9th, 2008
Eurostar moves house in London
After 13 years of service, the Eurostar train that runs under the English Channel between The United Kingdom and continental Europe has moved its base from Waterloo station to the newly renovated St. Pancras station.
by Dave Bess November 16th, 2007