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Downeaster Adds Two More Round Trips

Beginning November 12, the Downeaster Boston-Maine train will operate two (2) additional round trips serving Freeport and Brunswick on weekdays (5 round trips total), with [...]
Luxembourg Announces Free Public Transportation Starting Next Summer

Starting sometime next summer, all forms of public transportation in Luxembourg will become free for everyone. That includes city busses, the light rail line, and trains [...]
New Zealand Rail Passes

New Zealand’s KiwiRail passenger system targets visitors with three trains operated mainly for their scenic values rather than as routine transportation. All three [...]
Riding the Rails in China

China operates more miles of dedicated high-speed rail lines than the rest of the world, combined. And while California dithers about its 500-mile project, hoping to complete [...]
Philadelphia Area: Seniors Ride Free

Seniors age 65 and over can now ride regional SEPTA trains free for trips within the state of Pennsylvania. That’s not as big a cut as it might seem: Previously, [...]
Buying European Railway Tickets – Part 1

Trains are a great way to get around Europe. Whether for long-haul city-to-city trips, day trips from a base city, or metros getting around within a city. European trains are [...]
UK News: Euston Station Closures

If you plan on using the British Railways West Coast Main Line this fall, be aware that its primary London terminal, Euston Station, will be closed to train traffic on three [...]
Trains for Fun Part 1: Luxury Trains

Luxury Trains–in general Most people who ride trains want to get somewhere, and they figure a train is the best way. However, in some parts of the world, luxury [...]
Rail Service in Asia – Overview

Here is a quick overview of the widely divergent kinds of rail service in the huge expanse of Asia. We have already posted details in a few areas, with more to come. Visitor [...]