Rail

Hong Kong's first high-speed railway "the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong High Speed Rail" was launched yesterday, bringing visitors from around the world the chance to travel quickly and conveniently between Hong Kong and cities across Mainland China.

In anticipation of the busiest travel week of the year, Amtrak is preparing to accommodate the surge of holiday travelers with extra trains and capacity on several routes. Tickets sell out quickly, so customers are encouraged to plan ahead and book tickets early.

Saudi Arabia will soon start offering high-speed train services between Makkah and Madinah. According to the local reports, the first rail service will be on September 24, 2018.

Eurostar, the high-speed passenger rail service linking the UK with mainland Europe, announced savings for passengers booking in a group. Savings start when at least two people travel together, with tickets from just £25 each way for groups above four.

Amtrak revealed the interiors on its new Acela Express fleet, which will redefine the customer experience on Amtrak’s premium Northeast Corridor (NEC) service. The new trains, scheduled to enter service in the NEC in 2021, will provide travelers with world-class accommodations and amenities, along with a smoother and even more comfortable ride.

Whether you’re traveling for leisure or business, the gift of travel is always appreciated, especially with Amtrak gift cards now available at Amtrak.com, various brick and mortar stores and online retailers.

One of New Zealand's great rail journeys - KiwiRail’s iconic Coastal Pacific scenic journey - will roll again from December 1 this year, two years after the service was put on hold while the railway line was rebuilt following the devastating Kaikoura earthquake.

Starting July 26, bicycles will be accepted aboard the Amtrak Wolverine Service (Trains 350-355), sponsored by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) with three daily round-trips between Pontiac and Chicago, via Detroit, Dearborn, Jackson and other stops.

VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) is displaying the Canada-China Year of Tourism (CCYT) logo on some of its trains until September. VIA Rail is seizing this opportunity to present Chinese tourists a unique experience and the chance to discover by train some of the 400 communities it serves.

Eurostar, the high-speed rail service linking the UK and mainland Europe, is offering meeting, incentive, conference and exhibition (MICE) customers can now treat their guests to a dedicated on-board experience, hosted by an expert speaker and tailored to enlighten and entertain delegates as they travel across the Channel.

On 24 June 2018, Russian Railways ran a record number of free trains to carry fans and FIFA accredited media representatives. The Company laid on 45 trains for the fans, who travelled to Moscow, Kazan, Nizhny Novgorod, Samara, Adler, Rostov-on-Don, Kaliningrad and other cities hosting World Cup games.

Russian Railways (RZD) plans to open business lounges for premium class passengers at railway stations, Russian Railways corporate television reported.

VISITSCOTLAND is encouraging visitors, especially young people, to travel to the Scottish Borders by train this summer to experience the region’s unique Common Ridings and festivals.

Amtrak is expecting heavy ridership as the summer season kicks off and customers head to the rails for convenient and flexible summer vacations. Affordable fares and convenient service make Amtrak ideal for summer family travel. Customers are encouraged to book early for the best rates and as advance reservations indicate, there is an increased demand for July travel compared to last summer.