NS International travelling to the Netherlands
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Rocky Mountaineer train guest services
“We go through the Rockies, on the Rocky Mountaineer, but what I think a lot of people don’t realise is that we wind our way through some amazing desert canyons on the first day. They have some big sky vistas. That was a big eye-opener for me, the amount the scenery changes,” said Ira Young, Guest Service Manager on the Rocky Mountaineer.
Rocky Mountaineer train manager interview
“I think, more than any other country on earth, Canada was developed by the railway. It was the promise of a railway that brought British Columbia into the fold. I’m half-American, on my father’s side, and well aware of the American interest in British Columbia. It could have been an entirely American west coast if it was not for the railway. Being born in Canada I’m cognisant of the fact that there would have been no Canada as we know it,” said Zebulon Fastabend, the train manager of the Rocky Mountaineer, about the importance of the railways in Canadian history.
New cars for the Rocky Mountaineer train
Each of the new cars feature panoramic windows with electronically controlled tinting that can be lightened or darkened to suit the lighting conditions. The cars are air-conditioned and designed to operate with the outside temperature anywhere between a chilly -25˚C and sweltering 50˚C.
South India’s Golden Chariot luxury train
The Golden Chariot is south India’s answer to the Palace on Wheels; this is a luxury train transporting tourists in five-star comfort between sites of cultural and historic interest.
The Canadian – Canada’s transnational train service
Rail journeys have long been loved by unhurried travellers who appreciate opportunities to view the landscapes through which they traverse. The Canadian runs for 4,466 kilometres between Toronto and Vancouver. It is a long-established passenger service and widely regarded by rail aficionados. It is reputed to be one of the world’s great train journeys. Running...
Top things to do and see in Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh is a great place to explore over a weekend. Attractions such as the castle, Scottish National Gallery and Arthur’s Seat make it a destination that warrants returning to time and again.
Things to do and see in Newark-upon-Trent
Newark-upon-Trent lies on the United Kingdom’s East Coast line, meaning it’s accessible for visits by rail. Yet for years it’s also proven a surprisingly easy place for me to zip through without stepping down from the train.