Articles about Rail Travel (56 total)

Back to the track 22/08/2011

Rail is continuing to steal passengers from air on regional routes, says Alex McWhirter —full story »

Southern trials Oyster-style smartcard 19/08/2011

Rail operator Southern is trialling a smartcard similar to the Transport for London's Oyster card, as an alternative to paper tickets —full story »

Great Western rail route to see £5 billion investment 14/07/2011

Network Rail has announced a £5 billion investment programme for the Great Western rail route, including electrification, resignalling and new trains —full story »

Beijing-Shanghai high-speed trains to commence on July 1 10/06/2011

Originally published on www.businesstraveller.asia

A technical inspection team has given the rail line the go ahead —full story »

East Coast unveils first class food revamp 15/04/2011

Business Traveller samples the operator's upgraded catering service in first class, including the replacing of restaurant cars in favour of a free table service, ahead of its official launch on May 22 —full story »

Eurostar unveils new logo 29/03/2011

Eurostar has overhauled its brand identity, as the rail operator gears up for the launch of new trains and an expanded European network over the next few years —full story »

Action stations 26/01/2011

As the major European rail operators take steps to expand their operations out of London, Alex McWhirter reports on what this will mean for UK business travellers —full story »

China plans railway link to Asean countries 21/01/2011

Originally published on www.businesstraveller.asia

The railway network will link China and Singapore via Vietnam —full story »

Sheffield station unveils first class lounge 18/01/2011

East Midlands Trains has opened a first class lounge for its passengers at Sheffield station, as part of a £10 million enhancement programme —full story »