1 hour ago To passengers for the maiden voyage of a new luxury sleeper train, we're sorry to announce this service has been cancelled! Rail fans who paid up to £55,000 for three

To the dismay of the refurbished Britannic Explorer's passengers, its maiden voyage has hit the buffers. Some passengers paid upwards of £50,000 for a three-night stay in its 'grand suites'.

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21 h. ago Pretty riverside village has the most romantic ruins in Wales

Famous for its ruined Cistercian abbey, Tintern has spectacular views, river walks and a smattering of dog-friendly pubs and cafes

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36 h. ago New Scottish steam train journey with 'fine dining and spectacular views' announced

Prices for the journey start at £120 per person.

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7 d. ago Beautiful UK beach with pristine sand could be anywhere in Europe

This sandy, sun-trapped beach surrounded by stunning coastline and spectacular views looks like it could be anywhere in Europe but it's actually one of the UK's best tourist destinations

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8 d. ago Cameron Norrie takes 'The Ace' to Wimbledon training as Brit tennis star learns opponent

British tennis star Cameron Norrie hopped on a train ahead of the start of Wimbledon on Monday and mid-journey learned who he will face in his first match of the tournament

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2 w. ago I had a room with a view and enjoyed some of Scotland's best seafood at The Pierhouse hotel

A visit to The Pierhouse hotel brings spectacular views and a feast of seafood prepared by Scotland’s Chef of the Year.

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2 w. ago ‘The railway that got the world on track’: a walk through 200 years of history in County Durham

A new trail follows the 26-mile route of the world’s first passenger train journey on the Stockton and Darlington RailwayIt was as strange a sight as you could stumble upon in the English countryside. As a muggy summer’s day began outside Shildon, Durham – rain threatening, bees drowsy in the hedgerows – I found myself standing on an embankment, surveying two rows of colossal stone teeth jutting through the earth. It looked as if someone had buried a sleeping giant.“You wouldn’t believe it by looking at it, but this is one of railway history’s most amazing feats,” my companion, rail expert Richie Starrs, said as we gazed down at the molars beneath our feet. A closer look revealed they were abandoned rail sleepers, laid out between the hawthorns and along which coal wagons were once pulled uphill by steam traction locomotives. “This is the Brusselton Incline, a section of the original Stockton and Darlington Railway. Nationally, it’s a story that’s not well known, but it’s one we’re ...

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3 w. ago New train to connect five European countries for less than £50 a ticket

An exciting new sleeper train route is set to connect five European countries in a journey spanning more than 700 miles.

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3 w. ago Europe was promised a new golden age of the night train. Why are we still waiting? | Jon Worth

Romance, excitement and sustainability – continent-crossing sleeper trains should be a hit. It’s time for the EU to catch onAs Europeans woke up to the joy of travel post-lockdown, it looked as though we were in store for a resurgence of continent-crossing night trains. Sleeper train fans hailed a “night train renaissance” and a “rail revolution”, combining some of the nostalgia for an old way of travelling with modern climate and sustainable transport concerns.The long-distance European train journey might be slower than a short-haul flight, but it is surely better in terms of the environment and the traveller experience. For those on a budget, the prospect of saving on a night in a hotel appeals too. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Europe's 'longest' train journey between two beautiful countries is 1,075 miles

The Snälltåget train takes passengers on a scenic adventure, beginning in Malmö, Sweden and arriving at Innsbruck, Austria, a mere 22 hours and 1,720 km later

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3 w. ago Lavish Scottish train journey offers luxurious Highland experience for £20k a ticket

The Royal Scotsman has provided a luxurious rail journey through the Scottish Highlands for years, offering an opulent way to experience its wild beauty

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3 w. ago Passenger trains between Russia and North Korea set to resume

The direct train service has been on hold since 2020

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3 w. ago Scotland's 'best train holidays' for 2025 crowned including Harry Potter journey

Three railways trips have been named the best in the country.

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3 w. ago Micky Mellon getting Oldham 'monster' back on it's feet as ninth promotion still owes thanks to Joe Jordan lessons

The former Dundee Utd boss made it a family affair at Wembley nearly three decades on from wide eye train journey to Bristol

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4 w. ago Have a fine cup of coffee at the Twin Peaks Double R Diner pop

Have a fine cup of coffee at the Twin Peaks Double R Diner pop-up in London  wallpaper.com

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