December 1, 2022
Travel through one of Japan’s greatest spring destinations in comfort and luxury
Start in Tokyo and experience the local spring attractions (Asakusa, Sumida River & Sumida Park) before heading off on a scenic, non-stop train journey to Nikko, a great short-stay destination only 2 hours from Tokyo.
Read More…December 1, 2022
Tobu Railway’s new train features six-seat options including a Cockpit Suite
Tobu Railway’s new train will feature a total of six seat variations, including the Cockpit Suite, designed with similar aesthetics to a private jet, the Cockpit Lounge with a café counter and a private room that is a successor to the current Spacia but offers a higher quality space.
Read More…November 16, 2022
Online travel agent welcomes Canadian rail service operator
Rail Online’s product expansion continues to gain pace with the online travel agent (OTA) adding live VIA Rail Canada journeys on its website, with all prices in Australian dollars and travel advisors free to self-manage all bookings and amendments.
Read More…September 15, 2022
Eight new Suites to join iconic rail journey from mid 2023
Belmond has revealed plans for a new cabin category aboard the legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, A Belmond Train, Europe – eight new Suites will join the rake from June 2023, bringing new heights of luxury and comfort to the original legend of the rails.
Read More…July 21, 2022
Neryl Chambers also joins tourist rail operator as Sales Coordinator – APAC
Rocky Mountaineer has named Tony Soden as its new Regional Sales Manager, APAC as the rail company bolsters its workforce in Australasia.
Read More…July 6, 2022
Partnership builds on long-standing Lufthansa Express Rail program
Star Alliance has signaled its intent to align with environmentally-friendly travel industry solutions, welcoming Deutsche Bahn as its first Intermodal Partner effective 1 August 2022.
Read More…April 21, 2022
New partnership with WorldTicket opens up European rail network on the GDS
WorldTicket and Deutsche Bahn Partner to Provide Seamless Multimodal Itineraries including Air and Rail Across Europe
Read More…March 17, 2022
Overnight journey from Tokyo will explore Yamanashi prefecture in absolute luxury
JR East is preparing to launch new services on its exclusive Train Suite Shiki-Shima, beginning in April 2022.
Read More…February 9, 2022
Rail Online powered by world class technology and unrivalled industry experience
Former Rail Europe Australasia brain trust, James Dunne, Lachlan McCallum and Kew Muthalif, have launched a new specialist rail operator in Australia called Rail Online.
Read More…February 2, 2022
Travel advisors offered seamless rail offers via Smartpoint and next-gen API’s
Travelport has signed a multi-year deal with European online rail and coach ticket provider, Trainline.
Read More…January 13, 2022
Parent company of The Ghan, Sal Salis, Outback Spirit and other brands sold
San Francisco’s Hornblower Group has been snapped up Australian travel company Journey Beyond, in a $600 million sale.
Read More…January 6, 2022
David McKenna to steer Canadian rail company forward
Canadian tourist rail company Rocky Mountaineer has named David McKenna as its new President and Chief Executive Officer.
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