Traveling between Berlin and Munich by train recently got almost twice as fast. The trip used to take over 6 hours, but now, thanks to one of the biggest railway projects in Europe, you can travel from city center to city center in just 4 HOURS. To put that into perspective for you: Berlin to Munich…
Category: High-Speed Rail News
Breaking News: Important Updates & Changes to the Eurail Select Pass
Important changes to the Eurail Select Pass. 3 & 5 country Eurail Select Passes will not be offered after April 1, 2014. As of this date, France will be available to choose with the 4-country Eurail Select Pass.
Get up to Speed – Fast Trains Series: Barbara Dalibard, CEO of SNCF
We interviewed Barbara Dalibard, CEO SNCF Voyages (Long Distance Department, SNCF), for the inside scoop on high-speed rail transport. Enter our High-Speed Trivia Sweepstakes on our blog for a chance to win two rail tickets on SNCF!
Get up to Speed – Fast Trains Series: ATOC Chief Executive, Michael Roberts
We interviewed Michael Roberts, Chief Executive of ATOC, for the inside scoop on high-speed rail transport. Enter our High-Speed Trivia Sweepstakes on our blog for a chance to win two rail tickets on ATOC!
Fast Trains Series: Meet Trenitalia’s Head of Sales, Giancarlo Buontempo
Did you know that the first railway line built in Italy opened on October 3rd 1839? Meet Trenitalia’s Head of Sales & get inside info!
Get up to Speed – Fast Trains Series: Eurostar CEO, Nicolas Petrovic
We interviewed Nicolas Petrovic, CEO of Eurostar, for the inside scoop on high-speed rail transport. Enter our High-Speed Trivia Sweepstakes on our blog for a chance to win two rail tickets on Eurostar!
Get up to Speed – Fast Trains Series: Deutsche Bahn AG (DB) CEO, Dr. Rüdiger Grube
We interviewed Dr. Rüdiger Grube, CEO of the German DB Railways, for the inside scoop on high-speed rail transport. Enter our High-Speed Trivia Sweepstakes on our blog for a chance to win two rail tickets on the DB Railways!
Get up to Speed – Fast Trains Series: Thalys CEO, Franck Gervais
We interviewed Franck Gervais, CEO of the Thalys train, for the inside scoop on high-speed rail transport. Enter our High-Speed Trivia Sweepstakes on our blog for a chance to win two rail tickets on the Thalys train!
Get up to Speed – Fast Trains Series: CEO Crister Fritzon Talks SJ-Swedish Railways
We interviewed Crister Fritzon, CEO of SJ – Swedish Railways, for the inside scoop on rail transport in Sweden. Enter our High-Speed Trivia Sweepstakes on our blog for a chance to win two rail tickets on the SJ train!
Get up to Speed – Fast Trains Series: Meet Italo & NTV’s CEO Giuseppe Sciarrone
We interviewed Giuseppe Sciarrone, NTV/Italo CEO, for the inside scoop on Italian train travel. Enter our High-Speed Trivia Sweepstakes on our blog for a chance to win two rail tickets on the Italo train!
High-Speed Rail News #36: Germans Reuse Rail Energy & News from Hs2 UK
In this High-Speed Rail News, learn about German rail and their efforts of using lost kinetic energy to improve rail as well as Mexico and England are improving their routes.
High-Speed Rail News Roundup #35 – January 16, 2013
China is now home to the world’s longest high-speed railway line, Amtrak adds an efficient train journey in Connecticut & India makes impressive groundwork. Learn more in this high-speed rail news roundup,
High-Speed Rail News Roundup #34: December 17, 2012
This high-speed rail news roundup includes exciting news from France, Italy and Germany, where the country plans to significantly increase their renewable energy usage by April 2013.
High-Speed Rail News Roundup #33: November 8, 2012
In this edition of High-Speed Rail News, we cover recent breakthroughs for high-speed rail in the USA, the best train rides from around the world and more.
Michelin Starred Food by Chef Raymond Blanc Aboard the Eurostar
Eurostar welcomes Chef Raymond Blanc aboard to enhance Business Premier menus. Using seasonal & sustainable foods, the new menus will provide the ultimate high-speed rail experience.