Which Railcard for someone aged 55 and travelling alone?
There are a plethora of Railcards in the UK available which age wise cover people from 16 – 30 and 60 plus. Then there are Railcards that have the following eligibility: HM Forces Member or...
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Driving Japan’s First Bullet Train
The fastest train the world had ever seen was launched in Japan in 1964. The first Shinkansen, or bullet train, ran between Tokyo and Osaka, and had a top speed of 210km per hour....
Portugal’s Beira Baixa Line reopens Covilhã and Guarda
After a 12 year break trains have returned to Portugal’s Beira Baixa Line linking Covilhã and Guarda from Sunday 2nd May 2021. The timetable for the reopened section: Full timetable of the Beira Baixa...
German Rail/Air – Asiana Partners with Deutsche Bahn
Asiana, the Korean airline, is the latest addition to the ever expanding German Rail/Air programme by Deutsche Bahn, plus an additional money saving tip!! Destinations You can book a through ticket connecting with a...
Discounts on Spanish Trains for 60+
Travelling in Spain? For people aged 60 and above RENFE offer a discount pass called the Tarjeta Dorada, which costs €6 for a year. Discounts On AVE and Larga Distancia (long distance high-speed) trains...
AndyB in conversation with the Man in Seat61 – Great Railway Hotels And Stations
There is nothing better than heading to a great railway hotel at the end of of a journey or waking up and stumbling out of bed onto the platform to begin your trip! AndyB...
