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• Rail Strike in France - Thursday 22nd May 2014
  A strike has been scheduled for Thursday 22 May. This industrial action will begin at 20:00 on Wednesday 21 May and run through until 08:00 on Friday 23 May 2014.
  [Posted: Wed, 21 May 2014 10:30:49 GMT]
• Engineering Works Across Europe - Various Rail Services Affected
  We have been notified of various engineering works that are scheduled to take place in the coming months.
  [Posted: Wed, 22 Jan 2014 14:29:22 GMT]
• Amtrak to Operate Modified Schedule on Wednesday, Jan. 22 on Northeast Corridor, Empire and Keystone Lines
  Amtrak to Operate Modified Schedule on Wednesday, Jan. 22 on Northeast Corridor, Empire and Keystone Lines
  [Posted: Wed, 22 Jan 2014 14:25:30 GMT]
• RENFE Industrial Action - 20 December 2013
  The Spanish carrier Renfe have confirmed that industrial action will take place on 20th December 2013 (from 12am to 11pm).
  [Posted: Thu, 19 Dec 2013 16:10:50 GMT]
• UPDATE: SNCF Strike - Thursday 12th December 2013
  Further to our earlier annoucement, Industrial action is confirmed to take place in France on Thursday 12th December 2013
  [Posted: Wed, 11 Dec 2013 16:38:01 GMT]
• SNCF Strike on Thursday 12th December 2013
  SNCF services will be disrupted from 19:00hrs on Wednesday 11th December 2013 to 08:00hrs on Friday 13th December 2013.
  [Posted: Wed, 11 Dec 2013 10:35:56 GMT]
• RENFE Industrial Action in Spain - November & December 2013
  We have been advised that there will be RENFE strike action in Spain taking place in November and December 2013.
  [Posted: Mon, 04 Nov 2013 12:11:41 GMT]
• RENFE Industrial action 28th to 31st October 2013
  We have been advised that there will be a RENFE strike from Monday 28 to Thursday 31 October between the following times:
  [Posted: Fri, 25 Oct 2013 12:02:26 GMT]
• Discover the magic of Europe's Christmas markets by rail this winter!
  Festive fun by rail this year, discover Europe's Christmas markets - Prices start from £69 return!
  [Posted: Thu, 24 Oct 2013 14:45:59 GMT]
• Cancellation Notice of Thello Trains on a Tuesday until 10th December 2013
  We regret to inform you that, as a result of operating issues, Thello will be cancelling trains on the Paris-Rome line departing all Tuesdays until the end of validity of the present timetable.
  [Posted: Wed, 23 Oct 2013 09:18:59 GMT]
• Trenitalia Confirm Strike Action on 17th and 18th October 2013
  We have today been advised by Trenitalia that a planned strike has been confirmed for Thursday 17th & Friday 18th October 2013.
  [Posted: Wed, 16 Oct 2013 15:18:32 GMT]
• Disruption between Innsbruck & Brenner - Friday 11th Oct 2013
  We have only just been advised by The Austrian Railways (ÖBB) that due to heavy snowfall, the line between Innsbruck & Brenner is currently suffering from disruption
  [Posted: Fri, 11 Oct 2013 14:33:13 GMT]
• *UPDATE* Industrial Action in France - Wednesday 09th October 2013
  Following on from our communication on 04 October, regarding the industrial action that is confirmed to take place in France from 20:00 Tuesday 08 October until 08:00 Thursday 10 October 2013, we have received updated information regarding affected services and after-sales.
  [Posted: Mon, 07 Oct 2013 17:50:11 GMT]
• Bergen Railway partially closed
  We have been advised that the Bergen Railway and the trainline between Mjølfjell and Myrdal are closed for train traffic due to a rockfall.
  [Posted: Mon, 07 Oct 2013 15:45:01 GMT]
• Industrial Action in France - Wednesday 09th October 2013
  We have been informed that Industrial action is confirmed to take place in France from 20:00 Tuesday 08 October until 08:00 Thursday 10 October 2013.
  [Posted: Mon, 07 Oct 2013 15:23:57 GMT]
• Amtrak E-ticketing is here!
  We are very happy to announce that as from 27th September 2013 Amtrak eTicketing will be available on all tickets booked with us.
  [Posted: Mon, 30 Sep 2013 10:45:13 GMT]
• Industrial Action in France - Tuesday 10th September
  Industrial Action in France - Tuesday 10th September
  [Posted: Fri, 06 Sep 2013 11:52:30 GMT]
• Austrian Rail Engineering Works: 4th - 18th August 2013
  We have been advised that engineering works between Salzburg and Villach will be taking place between 4th and 18th August 2013 and during this time the line will be completely closed.
  [Posted: Thu, 01 Aug 2013 10:32:04 GMT]
• Spanish Train Derailment - UPDATE: 25th July 2013
  Following the derailment of a train near Santiago de Compostela in Spain at 20:41 on 24 July 2013, train services to and from Galicia are currently disrupted.
  [Posted: Thu, 25 Jul 2013 16:17:48 GMT]
• Spanish Train Derailment - 25th July 2013
  We are aware of this incident which occured 4km from Santiago de Compostela at around 20:41 local time yesterday.
  [Posted: Thu, 25 Jul 2013 09:23:41 GMT]
• Derailment of SNCF service in Bretigny-sur-Orge - Service disruption 15 July 2013
  Following on from the derailment of an Intercities service in Bretigny on 12 July 2013, services in that area are being disrupted, however the following services are running today (15 July 2013) but they may be subject to delays of approximately 3 hours.
  [Posted: Mon, 15 Jul 2013 16:44:24 GMT]
• Belgian Rail Strike - Thursday 27th June 2013
  A strike notice has been announced by the rail infrastructure personnel of the Belgian railways for this Thursday, 27th June.
  [Posted: Wed, 26 Jun 2013 15:28:14 GMT]
• 2nd UPDATE: Industrial Action in France - 13th June 2013
  Following on from our communication earlier regarding the updated industrial action confirmed to take place in France from 20:00 Wednesday 12 June until 08:00 Friday 14 June 2013, we have received some further information regarding affected services and after-sales.
  [Posted: Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:05:54 GMT]
• UPDATE: Industrial Action in France - 13th June 2013
  Following on from our recent communication regarding the industrial action confirmed to take place in France from 20:00 Wednesday 12 June until 08:00 Friday 14 June 2013, we have received some updated information regarding affected services and after-sales.
  [Posted: Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:43:22 GMT]
• Industrial Action in France - 13th June 2013
  We have been informed that Industrial action is confirmed to take place in France from 20:00 Wednesday 12 June until 08:00 Friday 14 June 2013.
  [Posted: Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:54:04 GMT]
• Disruption in Germany, Czech Republic and Austria due to bad weather
  We have been informed that some rail services in parts of Germany, Czech Republic and Austria are currently disrupted due to flooding.
  [Posted: Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:36:36 GMT]
• Save up to 70% on rail fares to the south of France!
  Benefit from a massive 70% off of both daytime and overnight trains from Paris to the South of France!
  [Posted: Thu, 30 May 2013 10:19:31 GMT]
• Thello increases its sleeper capacity
  Due to growing demand for the night train on the Paris - Rome route, Thello has increased its capacity by offering an additional sleeper car, bringing the total up to three coaches.
  [Posted: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:06:19 GMT]
• THALYS News - Walloon route 18th and 19th May 2013
  We have been advised by Thalys that on 18th and 19th of May 2013, Walloon routes (THA 9406 & 9483) will be modified or cancelled as follows:
  [Posted: Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:01:31 GMT]
• Trenitalia National Strike - 12th April 2013
  Trenitalia have just announced that an 8 hour national strike will be going ahead tomorrow Friday 12th April from 9am until 5pm local time.
  [Posted: Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:51:11 GMT]
• Industrial Action in France - Tuesday 9th April 2013
  Industrial action is confirmed to take place in France today Tuesday 9th April 2013, starting at 20:00 on Monday 8th April until Wednesday 10th April.
  [Posted: Tue, 09 Apr 2013 09:45:57 GMT]
• SNCF Strike in Forbach area 08th - 09th April
  We have received information of an intended SNCF rail strike in the area around Forbach for tonight 08th April and tomorrow 09th April 2013.
  [Posted: Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:18:33 GMT]
• Further Disruption due to bad weather - 14th March 2013
  Adverse weather conditions have caused major disruption to rail services on the Continent and this is expected to continue today (14th March)
  [Posted: Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:57:18 GMT]
• FURTHER UPDATE: Eurostar & European Rail Services Affected Due to Adverse Weather
  Adverse weather conditions are still affecting rail services on the Continent (today 13th March), please see below for specific details:
  [Posted: Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:01:28 GMT]
• Thalys Disruptions due to Adverse Weather Conditions - Tuesday 12th & Wednesday 13th March 2013
  Heavy snowfall is forcing Thalys trains to travel at reduced speed on the entire network and our traffic is heavily disrupted. Due to this difficult circumstances, we advise you to postpone your journey.
  [Posted: Tue, 12 Mar 2013 12:39:00 GMT]
• Disruption due to bad weather - 12th March 2013
  Adverse weather conditions are affecting rail services on the Continent, please see below for specific details
  [Posted: Tue, 12 Mar 2013 09:52:22 GMT]
• Swiss Federal Railways to boost WLAN and mobile reception
  The Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) has announced plans to improve passenger access to Internet and mobile services at stations and on trains.
  [Posted: Wed, 06 Mar 2013 13:44:04 GMT]
• Klosters-Davos line soon to close for three months
  The Rhaetian Railway line between Klosters Platz and Davos Glaris will be closed from 1 April to 28 June 2013.
  [Posted: Wed, 06 Mar 2013 13:42:55 GMT]
• SBB launches new online query tool for Fast Baggage
  SBB launches new online query tool for Fast Baggage
  [Posted: Wed, 06 Mar 2013 13:41:52 GMT]
• Matterhorn Gotthard Railway celebrates 10th anniversary
  Matterhorn Gotthard Railway celebrates 10th anniversary
  [Posted: Wed, 06 Mar 2013 13:40:33 GMT]
• Update: Industrial Action in France - Thursday 25th October 2012
  Further to our previous notification regarding the industrial action that is taking place in France on today, please find below details on service disruptions and further information regarding after-sales conditions.
  [Posted: Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:06:50 GMT]
• Industrial Action in France - Thursday 25th October 2012
  We have been advised that industrial action will be taking place in France on Thursday 25th October 2012.
  [Posted: Tue, 23 Oct 2012 10:39:51 GMT]
• New TGV Lyria Services
  We are delighted to announce some exciting news about the TGV Lyria services.
  [Posted: Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:27:46 GMT]
• Engineering works in the Netherlands: 27th – 28th October 2012
  We have been advised that engineering works will take place in the Netherlands on the 27th & 28th of October 2012.
  [Posted: Mon, 22 Oct 2012 11:22:43 GMT]
• Engineering works affecting Eurostar Services in October & November 2012
  We have been advised that engineering works on the high speed line in France will affect Eurostar services from 23rd October - 5th November 2012.
  [Posted: Thu, 18 Oct 2012 15:05:00 GMT]
• Thalys Neige - Winter Ski Service
  During the ski season Thalys run a weekly day service from Brussels to the French Alps, called Thalys Neige (Thalys Snow).
  [Posted: Thu, 18 Oct 2012 14:59:17 GMT]
• TGV Lyria Changes from 9th December 2012
  This winter Lyria will run direct high speed services between Lille Europe and Brig which will call at Aigle, Martigny, Sierre and Visp along the way.
  [Posted: Thu, 18 Oct 2012 14:49:05 GMT]
• SNCF Duo Promotion
  We are pleased to announce an SNCF promotion that is now on sale offering reductions of up to 50% off French domestic train fares.
  [Posted: Thu, 18 Oct 2012 11:06:20 GMT]
• Thalys Fare Promotion!
  We are delighted to be able to offer a fantastic promotion on Thalys trains called "Promo End of Year"
  [Posted: Tue, 16 Oct 2012 15:39:54 GMT]
• Winter Train Bookings Now Open!
  We are pleased to announce that you are now able to book French trains for travel from 9th December 2012 up until 10th January 2013.
  [Posted: Thu, 11 Oct 2012 10:55:40 GMT]
• Update - Strike action in Belgium 3rd October 2012
  Further to the previous notification regarding the strike action in Belgium, we have been advised that the following services will also be affected.
  [Posted: Wed, 03 Oct 2012 16:17:05 GMT]
• SNCB - Belgian Railways Strike: 2nd - 3rd October 2012
  We have been advised that there is a planned strike within Belgium that will affect the following services from 2nd October at 22:00hrs until 3rd October at 22:00hrs.
  [Posted: Mon, 01 Oct 2012 11:05:17 GMT]
• Russian Railways (RZD) Announcement!
  Russian Railways (RZD) are to suspend the sale of tickets for long distance trains with departure dates on and after 26th October 2012.
  [Posted: Wed, 26 Sep 2012 16:52:36 GMT]
• General Strike in Belgium - 3rd October 2012
  General Strike in Belgium - 3rd October 2012
  [Posted: Wed, 26 Sep 2012 11:20:45 GMT]
• Irun-Lisbon and Madrid-Lisbon services closed for sales in October
  Lusitania services between Madrid and Lisbon are closed for sales..
  [Posted: Fri, 14 Sep 2012 12:37:14 GMT]
• Update on Thalys engineering works in Holland
  Engineering works are taking place on various dates in September, October and November in Holland, affecting Thalys services
  [Posted: Fri, 14 Sep 2012 12:32:43 GMT]
• Lower Group Fares to Spain!
  Reduced fares in 4-berth couchettes between Paris and Madrid and Barcelona
  [Posted: Fri, 14 Sep 2012 12:28:28 GMT]
• Travel for less in France this Autumn
  We are pleased to announce reductions of up to 75% off of French domestic trains and cross-border TGV’s
  [Posted: Thu, 13 Sep 2012 10:42:27 GMT]
• Amtrak New Orleans Service Suspended following Hurricane Isaac
  We have been advised that all Amtrak services to and from New Orleans are temporarily suspended through September 1, following the landfall of Hurricane Isaac
  [Posted: Fri, 31 Aug 2012 12:16:59 GMT]
• New Blog - Ten reasons for writers to travel by train…..
  New Blog - Ten reasons for writers to travel by train…
  [Posted: Thu, 30 Aug 2012 15:04:11 GMT]
• Low prices on rail fares from Paris to Spain this autumn!
  We are pleased to be able to offer up to 60% off rail tickets between Paris & Spain.
  [Posted: Wed, 29 Aug 2012 10:54:22 GMT]
• SNCB Rail News
  Please see below for a summary of service announcements & engineering works scheduled for 2012 on the SNCB/NMBS & NS rail networks:
  [Posted: Wed, 22 Aug 2012 11:08:10 GMT]
• News Update: International trains to Greece
  We have just been advised that unfortunately the international link between Skopje in Macedonia and Thessaloniki in Greece has been short-lived.
  [Posted: Tue, 21 Aug 2012 12:22:08 GMT]
• Closure of Brenner Route - UPDATE
  Further to our previous post & due to engineering works on the Brenner route between Innsbruck in Austria and Bolzano in Italy, there will be no trains operating during the following dates:
  [Posted: Tue, 21 Aug 2012 12:20:43 GMT]
• Thello Service Cancellation News
  We have been advised that the Thello service (train 221) from Paris to Venice on 1st September 2012 has been cancelled and will be replaced by a bus service.
  [Posted: Tue, 21 Aug 2012 12:16:21 GMT]
• Eurostar timetable alterations on 14th October 2012
  We have been advised by Eurostar that due to congestion in the Lille area, train 9034 (scheduled to depart at 15:01) has been cancelled.
  [Posted: Tue, 21 Aug 2012 12:14:39 GMT]
• Lusitania TrenHotel News!
  We have been advised that the Lusitania Trenhotel, that links the Spanish capital of Madrid with the Portuguese capital of Lisbon, are now travelling via a different route.
  [Posted: Tue, 21 Aug 2012 12:12:00 GMT]
• Elipsos Trenhotel News!
  We have been advised by Elipsos that passengers with either a First or Standard class rail pass can travel in any class of service on Elipsos trains.
  [Posted: Tue, 21 Aug 2012 12:11:06 GMT]
• Italo non-stop services between Milan and Rome!
  Italo are now operating a direct non-stop service between Milan and Rome with 3 direct services a day in each direction.
  [Posted: Tue, 21 Aug 2012 12:06:44 GMT]
• Low cost fares to Germany and the Netherlands!
  Low fares available to the Netherlands and Germany when travelling with Thalys!
  [Posted: Tue, 21 Aug 2012 11:59:34 GMT]
• TGV France-Italy disruptions in October and November 2012
  We have been informed that some TGV services between France and Italy are closed for sale in October and November as follows:
  [Posted: Thu, 09 Aug 2012 16:44:19 GMT]
• Thello train news alert - 1st Sept 2012
  We have been advised that the Thello train 220 from Venice to Paris has been confirmed to be arriving in Paris on 1st September at 11:31am.
  [Posted: Tue, 07 Aug 2012 10:21:30 GMT]
• Trenitalia News Alert – Brenner Route Service Suspension
  We have been advised that due to a landslide on the Brenner route, until further notice, all train circulation has been currently suspended.
  [Posted: Mon, 06 Aug 2012 14:59:11 GMT]
• Update: Spanish Rail Strike - Friday 3rd August 2012
  We have been advised of further information on the Spanish strike taking place on 3rd August 2012 from 00:00 until 24:00, affecting RENFE services.
  [Posted: Thu, 02 Aug 2012 12:27:06 GMT]
• Car parking restrictions at Ebbsfleet Intl during Olympics
  We have been advised that passengers are recommended to pre-book car parking spaces at Ebbsfleet International up until 10th September 2012.
  [Posted: Thu, 02 Aug 2012 11:46:17 GMT]
• Engineering works affecting Lyria services
  Various engineering works are taking place, which will affect TGV Lyria services between Paris and Switzerland as follows
  [Posted: Thu, 02 Aug 2012 11:04:18 GMT]
• Additional info: works between Switzerland and Italy in August - September
  Due to engineering works taking place near Domodossola from 13th August 2012 until 2nd September 2012, the following trains are affected
  [Posted: Thu, 02 Aug 2012 10:53:10 GMT]
• International trains to Greece
  After a year and a half of Greece being cut off by rail from the rest of Europe, a direct service between Skopje in Macedonia and Thessaloniki in Greece has now been reinstated.
  [Posted: Thu, 02 Aug 2012 10:46:20 GMT]
• Eurostar services to/from Ashford on 16th September 2012
  We have been advised that the Ashford stop on the following Eurostar services is currently closed for sale on 16th September 2012
  [Posted: Thu, 02 Aug 2012 10:40:06 GMT]
• Update on Thalys engineering works in September/October
  As previously communicated, engineering works are taking place on various dates in September, October and November in Holland
  [Posted: Thu, 02 Aug 2012 10:20:16 GMT]
• Royal Mail Special Delivery times during the Olympic Games
  We have been advised by Royal Mail that the Special Delivery™ Next Day servicewill continue to operate into and out of London during the Games period.
  [Posted: Thu, 02 Aug 2012 09:22:17 GMT]
• Spanish Rail Strike - Friday 3rd August 2012
  We have been advised by Renfe that a strike has been confirmed for Friday 3rd August 2012, affecting most train operations.
  [Posted: Wed, 01 Aug 2012 10:58:43 GMT]
• Eurostar direct ski services: 2012-13 winter season
  We have been advised that the Eurostar direct ski service for the 2012 - 2013 ski season will open for sale as from Tuesday 31st July 2012.
  [Posted: Thu, 26 Jul 2012 11:58:05 GMT]
• Rail Strike affecting Italy/Germany: 26th July 2012
  We have been advised by Trenitalia that a rail strike is taking place today from 09:00 this morning up until 17:00 tonight.
  [Posted: Thu, 26 Jul 2012 11:47:20 GMT]
• Trenitalia News - 25th July 2012
  We have been advised that, as from today, July 25th, it will be possible to purchase tickets to travel with large-sized dogs on the Frecciarossa, Frecciargento, Frecciabianca and Eurostar Italia trains for departures until September 30th.
  [Posted: Wed, 25 Jul 2012 11:57:10 GMT]
• Trenitalia Service News
  We inform you that due to works in Varzo (on the route Domodossola- Iselle) the following train connections as from 13th August to 2nd September will be changed as follows
  [Posted: Tue, 24 Jul 2012 17:00:33 GMT]
• Update: Thello News
  We have been advised that the Thello ticket sales for departures from 11th August-2nd September 2012 will again be reservable again and available immediately.
  [Posted: Thu, 19 Jul 2012 16:04:23 GMT]
• Eurostar engineering works 29th-30th September and 1st-15th October
  We have been advised that Eurostar services will be affected by essential engineering works in the channel tunnel between 29th and 30th September and between 1st, 13th - 14 October and also 2nd - 15th October due to maintenance works on the French high speed line.
  [Posted: Wed, 18 Jul 2012 14:43:34 GMT]
• New Fiumicino Check-Passages
  We have been advised that as from 2nd July 2012 new check-passages have been introduced at Fiumicino airport train station.
  [Posted: Wed, 18 Jul 2012 14:13:24 GMT]
• France First Class Summer Promotion!
  We are pleased to announce a First Class France Promotion which starts today Tuesday 10th July.
  [Posted: Tue, 10 Jul 2012 13:09:57 GMT]
• Alterations to Eurostar timetable on Wednesday 18th July 2012
  Alterations to Eurostar timetable on Wednesday 18th July 2012
  [Posted: Mon, 09 Jul 2012 16:43:55 GMT]
• Lusitania cancellations on 9th July 2012
  We have been advised that certain Lusitania trains have been cancelled on Monday 9th July 2012 due to engineering works
  [Posted: Fri, 06 Jul 2012 15:06:24 GMT]
• Strike in Italy affecting TGV services France-Italy - 8th July 2012
  We have been advised that a strike will take place in Italy on 8th July that will affect TGV France-Italy services.
  [Posted: Fri, 06 Jul 2012 14:46:55 GMT]
• Lötschberg/Simplon axis – EC train services suspended
  From 11th August up until 2nd September, EC rail services are being suspended between Switzerland and Milan on the Lotschberg/Simplon axis.
  [Posted: Thu, 05 Jul 2012 10:32:28 GMT]
• New Thalys Promo Fare Available!
  We are pleased to announce that Thalys have a new Promo KID fare offering 50% off in Comfort 2.
  [Posted: Tue, 03 Jul 2012 11:16:18 GMT]
• Engineering works in Spain - 3rd-4th July 2012
  We have been informed that engineering works will be taking place in Ourense, Spain on 3rd and 4th July 2012.
  [Posted: Mon, 02 Jul 2012 12:08:08 GMT]
• Thalys Service News: Work in Belgium
  We have been advised that due to work on the Flanders route on several weekends in October certain trains will be closed for sale between Brussels and Ostend:
  [Posted: Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:41:53 GMT]
• Engineering works between Switzerland and Italy
  Due to engineering works in Domodossola, Switzerland, many trains operating between Switzerland and Italy are closed for sale.
  [Posted: Fri, 29 Jun 2012 10:57:53 GMT]
• Update on engineering works affecting Thalys services 15th - 17th September
  As previously communicated, engineering works are taking place in France and will affect Thalys services from 15th to 17th September 2012.
  [Posted: Fri, 29 Jun 2012 10:46:56 GMT]
• Thalys News: Diabolo fee on trains to/from Brussels Airport
  Thalys News: Diabolo fee on trains to/from Brussels Airport
  [Posted: Fri, 29 Jun 2012 10:42:12 GMT]
• Additional Eurostar services to Disney in November
  We have been advised that Eurostar will operate additional services to Disneyland® Paris this November which are as follows
  [Posted: Fri, 29 Jun 2012 10:33:43 GMT]
• TGV Senior promotion - reduced fares
  We are pleased to announce that holders of an SNCF Senior Card can get 40% off senior fares in First class on TGV, Téoz, Lunéa and Intercités services.
  [Posted: Fri, 29 Jun 2012 10:20:12 GMT]
• France First Class Summer Promotion
  Please find below details of the First Class France Promotion which starts on Tuesday 10th July.
  [Posted: Thu, 28 Jun 2012 15:47:24 GMT]
• Thalys Service Disruptions: Sept & Oct 2012
  Due to work in the Netherlands and lack of timetables confirmation, Thalys trains between Amsterdam Centraal and Paris will have Brussels station as departure point and terminus:
  [Posted: Thu, 28 Jun 2012 15:21:21 GMT]
• Brand new: The subterranean rail link at Bologna station is now operational
  We are pleased to announce that the high speed railway link at Bologna station is now operational.
  [Posted: Thu, 28 Jun 2012 15:05:23 GMT]
• Thalys train cancellation on 4th August 2012
  We have been advised that on the 4th of August the Thalys train between Amsterdam-Paris 9316 departing at 07:16 AM has been cancelled in order to let the Thalys Sun service operate.
  [Posted: Thu, 28 Jun 2012 11:38:01 GMT]
• Thalys Service Timetable Information 2012
  We have been advised by Thalys of some changes to their timetables this summer and winter.
  [Posted: Tue, 26 Jun 2012 09:59:15 GMT]
• Engineering works in Hoofddorp
  Due to works in Hoofddorp, several circulation dates are impacted and certain trains are closed for sales.
  [Posted: Fri, 22 Jun 2012 14:20:27 GMT]
• Planned engineering works affecting Thello services
  We have been advised that planned engineering works will be taking place on the rail network in the Domodossola area during the 2nd half of August.
  [Posted: Fri, 22 Jun 2012 11:57:52 GMT]
• French Travel Alert - 21st June 2012
  We have been advised by SNCF that Industrial action is affecting some rail services in France and beyond on 21st June and 22nd June 2012.
  [Posted: Fri, 22 Jun 2012 11:56:21 GMT]
• Italian Rail Strike - 21st to 22nd June 2012
  We have been advised that from 21:00hrs on 21st June up until 21:00hrs on 22nd June, a national strike within Italy has been announced.
  [Posted: Fri, 22 Jun 2012 11:55:34 GMT]
• Alterations to Eurostar timetable during the Olympic
  Please find below details of alterations and cancellations to Eurostar services during the Olympic period, on 13th and 25th August and 10th September 2012.
  [Posted: Thu, 21 Jun 2012 10:44:04 GMT]
• Up to 70% off of rail from Paris to Switzerland!
  We have been advised of a TGV Lyria Promotion which starts today Monday 11th June. The promotion offers discounts of up to 70% off the full fare.
  [Posted: Mon, 18 Jun 2012 14:20:09 GMT]
• Train alert - St Gotthard train line closed!
  Following the landslide that occurred on June 5th near Zurich, Gotthard railway line services between Flüelen and Göschenenis have been suspended.
  [Posted: Wed, 13 Jun 2012 09:48:09 GMT]
• Eurostar Trains Closed for Sales in September & October 2012
  Please be advised that due to essential engineering works in the channel tunnel, Eurostar services are currently closed for sale on the following dates:29th, 30th September and 1st, 13th and 14th October.
  [Posted: Mon, 11 Jun 2012 10:22:21 GMT]
• Quiet Coaches on Eurostar
  We have been advised that from Tuesday 11th September 2012, Eurostar will be introducing quiet coaches on their services to Paris, Brussels, Lille and Calais.
  [Posted: Fri, 08 Jun 2012 16:28:17 GMT]
• ALERT - Portuguese Rail Strike
  We have been advised that there is currently a rail strike in Portugal, which is expected to run until 13th June. As a result, the following services were/are cancelled.
  [Posted: Fri, 08 Jun 2012 15:38:42 GMT]
• Rail Disruptions between Zurich & Milan
  We have been advised by the Swiss Travel System that due to a rockslide at Gotthard in Switzerland, the line between Zurich/Lucerne and Ticino/Milan will be closed for approximately 1 month.
  [Posted: Fri, 08 Jun 2012 15:30:42 GMT]
• Thalys Engineering Works in Holland - 8th, 9th, 22nd & 23rd September 2012
  We have been advised that due to engineering works in Schiphol, sales of all services to Rotterdam, Schiphol and Amsterdam are closed for journeys during the 8th, 9th and the weekend of 22nd and 23rd of September.
  [Posted: Wed, 06 Jun 2012 14:35:27 GMT]
• Closure of Brenner route due to engineering works
  We have been advised that due to engineering works the Brenner route from Innsbruck to Bolzano will be closed during certain periods this summer.
  [Posted: Fri, 01 Jun 2012 10:26:16 GMT]
• Thalys Engineering Works - LGV NORD from 15th - 17th Sept 2012
  We have been advised that work will take place on the high speed line (LGV North) from the 15th until 17th of September 2012.
  [Posted: Thu, 31 May 2012 10:15:54 GMT]
• Canadian Pacific 72-hour strike notice
  VIA Rail Canada wishes to advise travellers that most of its services throughout Canada are operating normally, despite the strike and operational shutdown at CP.
  [Posted: Tue, 29 May 2012 11:18:55 GMT]
• SNCF Travel Alert!
  We have been advised by SNCF that due to a wall collapsing onto the track between Cahors and Brive, services will be disrupted as follows
  [Posted: Wed, 23 May 2012 15:52:04 GMT]
• Reduced fares from Brussels & Lille to southern France in June!
  For a limited time only we are running a promotion which offers reduced fares in First and Standard Class on high speed TGV services between Brussels and Lille and the south of France!
  [Posted: Tue, 22 May 2012 11:25:09 GMT]
• Travel Alert: Eurostar Delays - 16th May 2012
  We have just been advised that due to a security alert at Paris Gare du Nord this morning, Eurostar services have been affected and have been / are subject to some delays.
  [Posted: Wed, 16 May 2012 16:10:11 GMT]
• Strike Alert - Belgium 14th May 2012
  We have been advised of a strike in Belgium today (14th May 2012), which is affecting domestic trains in Belgium (SNCB).
  [Posted: Mon, 14 May 2012 15:12:33 GMT]
• Brand new Italo service - on sale soon!
  We are delighted to announce that we have been appointed as the key UK travel trade distributor for new Italian high speed operator Italo.
  [Posted: Thu, 03 May 2012 12:31:29 GMT]
• 2 for 1 Swiss Saver Pass Promotion
  For a limited time only, we are offering the chance to buy one, get one free, on selected Swiss Passes.
  [Posted: Thu, 03 May 2012 11:57:17 GMT]
• City Night Line Duo promotion
  Reduced fares are available on City Night Line services between Paris and Germany for 2 people travelling together.
  [Posted: Thu, 03 May 2012 11:19:26 GMT]
• SNCF Senior Promo
  It has been announced that holders of an SNCF Senior Card can get up to 40% off senior fares in First class on TGV, Téoz, Lunéa and Intercités services.
  [Posted: Thu, 03 May 2012 10:34:42 GMT]
• Elipsos Overnight Train News
  We have been advised that due to maintenance works, the Elipsos train from Milan-Barcelona-Milan will be cancelled as from Monday 27th May until Friday 22nd June 2012.
  [Posted: Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:49:50 GMT]
• Italian Rail Strike - 21st to 22nd April
  We have been advised that a planned rail strike will be taking place in Italy on Saturday 21st April at 09:00hrs until 21:00hrs on Sunday 22nd April.
  [Posted: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:18:26 GMT]
• Eurostar engineering works 18th April - 22nd April 2012
  Eurostar have informed us that essential engineering works are taking place in the Croisilles area in France between Lille and Paris, from Wednesday 18th April until Sunday 22nd April 2012.
  [Posted: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:16:51 GMT]
• Thello Train News
  We have been advised that due to maintenance works on the French rail infrastructure..
  [Posted: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:13:52 GMT]
• Thalys service cancellations 14th July - 25th August 2012
  Thalys service cancellations 14th July - 25th August 2012
  [Posted: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:12:03 GMT]
• SNCF and Eurostar bookings for the Olympic period
  Please be advised that a number of French journeys will also open for sale early for the Olympic period.
  [Posted: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:09:47 GMT]
• AutoTrain disruptions in May and June 2012
  Please be advised that engineering works are affecting AutoTrain services during May and June 2012.
  [Posted: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:08:09 GMT]
• TGV France to Italy rail disruptions - April and June 2012
  We have been advised by SNCF that the TGV France to Italy network will be disrupted in April and June 2012.
  [Posted: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:02:40 GMT]
• Essential Engineering Works on the Italy via Brenner Route
  We have been advised that during the summer essential engineering works will lead to part or full closure of the Brenner route to Italy.
  [Posted: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:54:35 GMT]
• Elipsos discounts and offers
  Passengers travelling on Elipsos services can now benefit from a range of discounts and offers in France and Spain.
  [Posted: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:45:20 GMT]
• New high speed services between Helsinki and St Petersburg now on sale!
  We are now able to offer tickets for the high speed Allegro services that operate between Helsinki and St Petersburg.
  [Posted: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:41:55 GMT]
• Mini Group Promotion
  We are pleased to announce that with the Mini Group Promotion, you can benefit from reduced fares on the TGV, Téoz, Lunéa and Intercités services for 2 to 5 passengers travelling together.
  [Posted: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:38:16 GMT]
• Ticket collection in Sweden - TOD (Ticket on Departure)
  SJ has informed us that due to a technical problem, for the time being there is no possibility for TOD's to be picked up in a SJ ticket vending machine in Sweden.
  [Posted: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:36:15 GMT]
• Engineering works affecting TGV Lyria: March - May 2012
  Due to engineering works, TGV Lyria services are disrupted as follows
  [Posted: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:32:38 GMT]
• Spring Offer! 50% off Brussels-Provinces Duo Promotion
  We are pleased to be able to offer 50% off if you travelling from Brussels to the south of France this spring.
  [Posted: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:24:50 GMT]
• TGV France-Italy: Engineering works affecting services
  Due to engineering works, the following TGV France - Italy trains will be disrupted as follows..
  [Posted: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:20:17 GMT]
• Thello services closed for sales on dates in May
  Due to engineering works in France, Thello services between Paris and Milan/Venice (trains EN 220 and EN 221) are closed for sales on the following days..
  [Posted: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:13:05 GMT]
• Update on restaurant carriages on City Night Line services
  Restaurant cars are available on some City Night Line routes, including..
  [Posted: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:11:16 GMT]
• TGV Pro Premiere service offer
  TGV Pro (business) fares offer business travellers fully flexible tickets with a number of additional perks on board some TGV services and at stations.
  [Posted: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:09:52 GMT]
• Planned maintenance on Thello train routes
  We have been advised that due to maintenance works on the French rail infrastucture, the following trains are temporarily closed for sale:
  [Posted: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:00:13 GMT]
• New Eurostar French Connection destination: Besançon Franche-Comté
  We have been advised that Besançon Franche-Comté is now included in Zone A of the Eurostar French Connection range.
  [Posted: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:57:50 GMT]
• NEW! Paris to Moscow & Nice to Moscow services
  We are pleased to advise you that we are now able to offer the Paris-Moscow and Nice-Moscow direct services.
  [Posted: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:43:35 GMT]
• Suspension of free travel on public transport network in Aachen and Cologne
  As of 1st January 2012, passengers travelling to/from Aachen or Cologne on a Thalys ticket will no longer be able to use the public transport systems for free on the day their ticket is valid.
  [Posted: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:39:00 GMT]
• New catering service on TGV EST and TGV Atlantique
  A new catering service is now available on TGV Est and TGV Atlantique services.
  [Posted: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:36:17 GMT]
• Say Hello to Thello!
  As we bid farewell to the Artesia overnight train, we say hello to Thello! Tickets for the brand new Thello service are now on sale and can be booked up to 4 months before departure.
  [Posted: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:34:31 GMT]
• 2012 Eurostar Avignon direct summer service
  The Eurostar Avignon direct summer service will open for sale on Tuesday 20th December.
  [Posted: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:31:33 GMT]
• NEW! Overnight Services - France to Italy
  We have been advised that the overnight trains to/from Paris to Italy will be managed by a new company called TVT otherwise known as Thello.
  [Posted: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:26:17 GMT]
• Four New Service Levels on Frecciarossa trains
  We have been advised that onboard trains 9610 (Naples - Milan) and 9635 (Milan - Naples), traditional 1st and 2nd classes will be substituted by four new service levels.
  [Posted: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:24:17 GMT]
• E-Tickets now available for Eurostar
  We are now able to offer E-Tickets for Eurostar.
  [Posted: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:21:07 GMT]
• New TGV France to Italy services are now on sale
  We are pleased to advise that the NEW TGV France-Italy services are now on sale for travel from 11th December 2011 onwards.
  [Posted: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:19:49 GMT]
• Faster Rail Journeys to Switzerland with TGV Lyria
  With the opening on 11 December of the new TGV Rhine-Rhône rail route, train travel times between France and Switzerland will be cut by another half hour!
  [Posted: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:17:39 GMT]
• Passport checks at Marne-la-Vallée station (Disneyland® Paris)
  We have been advised, that with immediate effect, the UK Border Agency is no longer able to carry out passport checks on departure from Marne-la-Vallée station (Disneyland® Paris) on the direct Eurostar service.
  [Posted: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:50:53 GMT]
• Service Update: Line Closures in Portugal
  We have been informed that as part of a cost cutting exercise, 600km of railway track will close in Portugal in January 2012.
  [Posted: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:48:42 GMT]
• Eurostar check in area renovations at Paris Gare du Nord
  We have been advised that over the next few months various renovations will be carried out to the Eurostar check-in area at Paris Gare du Nord, all intended to smooth travellers journeys and give a timely makeover.
  [Posted: Mon, 31 Oct 2011 10:39:11 GMT]
• Italian Strike Update - Friday 21st October 2011
  Following on from our previous communication regarding the industrial action taking place in Italy on Friday 21st October 2011. Artesia have now informed us that some of their services will be affected by this.
  [Posted: Fri, 21 Oct 2011 10:58:10 GMT]
• Service Update - Italian Strike - 21st October 2011
  We have further news on the strike in Italy from Friday, 21st October, 09:00hrs until Friday, 21st October, 17:00hrs
  [Posted: Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:18:54 GMT]
• Industrial Action in Italy - Friday 21st October 2011
  Please be advised that Industrial Action will take place in Italy on Friday 21st October 2011 starting at 09:00hrs until 17:00hrs the same day.
  [Posted: Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:28:28 GMT]
• New TGV Rhine-Rhone high speed line: On sale now!
  A new high speed line will open on 11th December 2011 between Dijon and Mulhouse.
  [Posted: Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:03:03 GMT]
• Further Update French Strike - Tuesday 11th October 2011
  Further to our previous news item, please find below details of Talgo & Elipsos Services affected by the industrial action which is taking place in France today Tuesday 11th October 2011.
  [Posted: Tue, 11 Oct 2011 12:54:32 GMT]
• Urgent Travel Information - Berlin to Hamburg 11th October 2011
  We have been advised that due to arson cables along the mainline between Berlin and Hamburg have been damaged.
  [Posted: Tue, 11 Oct 2011 10:22:30 GMT]
• Update French Strike - Tuesday 11th October 2011
  We now have more information on services that are running, have been cancelled and replacement services during the French strikes;
  [Posted: Tue, 11 Oct 2011 09:48:26 GMT]
• Strike Warning Italian Railways - 14th & 15th October 2011
  We have been advised of a strike in Italy from Friday, 14th October, 21:00hrs until Saturday 15th October at 21:00hrs
  [Posted: Tue, 11 Oct 2011 09:16:22 GMT]
• Eurostar Services Delay - Monday 10th October 2011
  We have been advised that due to on-going infrastructure problems within Eurotunnel, Eurostar services have been subject to delays and disruption this morning.
  [Posted: Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:09:48 GMT]
• Industrial Action in France - 11th October 2011
  In addition to the current disruption taking place on the French network, industrial action will take place in France on Tuesday 11th October 2011.
  [Posted: Mon, 10 Oct 2011 09:34:11 GMT]
• French Strike Update - 7th October 2011
  Please note that SNCF services continue to be disrupted today following the strike action which started yesterday.
  [Posted: Fri, 07 Oct 2011 11:25:17 GMT]
• SNCF French Strike - 6th October 2011
  Due to an incident this morning, a number of SNCF staff are staging a spontaneous strike, affecting travel throughout the French rail network.
  [Posted: Fri, 07 Oct 2011 09:08:44 GMT]
• Planned Italian Rail Strike - 21st October 2011
  We would like to advise of a strike that is planned on 21st October 2011 from 09:00hrs until 17:00hrs.
  [Posted: Tue, 04 Oct 2011 15:27:31 GMT]
• Spanish Strike - Monday 26th September & Thursday 29th September 2011
  We have been informed of a strike that will take place in Spain on Monday 26th September and Thursday 29th September as follows.
  [Posted: Mon, 26 Sep 2011 09:30:18 GMT]
• Elipsos Indian Summer promotion.
  If you are planning a trip to Spain by rail, then why not take advantage of the Elipsos Indian Summer Promotion?
  [Posted: Fri, 23 Sep 2011 10:40:28 GMT]
• Elipsos Service - Madrid to Paris cancelled on 5th November
  Elipsos Service - Madrid to Paris cancelled on 5th November
  [Posted: Thu, 22 Sep 2011 09:33:20 GMT]
• Italian Railway Strike - 17th to 18th September 2011
  Italian Railway Strike - 17th to 18th September 2011
  [Posted: Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:43:13 GMT]
• Engineering works in Belgium - 5th to 6th November 2011
  Due to engineering works in Belgium on 5th and 6th November 2011, Thalys services between Paris and Ostend will be disrupted.
  [Posted: Thu, 08 Sep 2011 12:09:43 GMT]
• Service Update - Artesia Overnight Services
  Artesia overnight services are closed for sale in October 2011
  [Posted: Thu, 08 Sep 2011 11:59:29 GMT]
• Update: Strike in Italy - 6th September 2011
  We have received the following information from Artesia regarding the disruption to their day services, due to an Italian rail strike on 6th September 2011.
  [Posted: Tue, 06 Sep 2011 09:10:55 GMT]
• Eurostar delays Friday 2nd September 2011
  Eurostar have advised that their services are subject to disruption today, Friday 2nd September 2011. Here are the details.
  [Posted: Fri, 02 Sep 2011 14:29:10 GMT]
• Italian Railway strike - 6th Sept 2011
  We have been informed of a rail strike that has been planned for the 6th September 2011, from 09.00hrs until 17.00hrs.
  [Posted: Thu, 01 Sep 2011 15:19:15 GMT]
• Artesia overnight services closed for sale (updated)
  We have had a further update from Artesia regarding the current situation with their overnight services.
  [Posted: Thu, 01 Sep 2011 11:14:10 GMT]
• Artesia overnight services closed for sale in August and September
  We have been advised that Artesia will be closing their overnight services for sale for the following dates, due to a lack of rolling stock.
  [Posted: Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:25:04 GMT]
• Service Update - Fire at Roma Tiburtina
  We have been advised by Trenitalia that Roma Tiburtina station is not operational for passengers to board or alight...
  [Posted: Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:16:27 GMT]
• DB Timetable Change Information
  We have been advised by DB of the following train blockages.
  [Posted: Mon, 22 Aug 2011 10:55:09 GMT]
• EuroNight Jan Kiepura engineering works
  Please note that due to engineering works EN 446/447 will be subject to the following alterations...
  [Posted: Fri, 19 Aug 2011 15:54:57 GMT]
• Artesia overnight services closed for sale in August
  Artesia have communicated that their overnight services have been closed for sale for the following dates, due to a lack of rolling stock.
  [Posted: Wed, 10 Aug 2011 12:26:57 GMT]
• Engineering Works at Barcelona Sants station in August 2011
  We have been advised that engineering works will take place at Barcelona Sants station from 4th-27th August 2011.
  [Posted: Thu, 04 Aug 2011 16:54:16 GMT]
• Additional Paris Eurostar Services Available
  We have been advised by Eurostar that they will be running four extra services on the London-Paris-London route this month due to an increase in demand.
  [Posted: Thu, 04 Aug 2011 12:56:53 GMT]
• NEW! Chinese & Portuguese Rail
  NEW PRODUCT - Chinese & Portuguese Rail
  [Posted: Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:01:29 GMT]
• Artesia Service Update - 2nd August 2011
  We have been advised that trains EN220 & EN221, Venice to Paris and Paris to Venice are not reservable on 13th October and between 24th & 28th October 2011.
  [Posted: Tue, 02 Aug 2011 11:11:55 GMT]
• UPDATE: Fire at Roma Tiburtina Station - 25th July 2011
  UPDATE: Fire at Roma Tiburtina Station - 25th July 2011
  [Posted: Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:12:59 GMT]
• ALERT: Fire at Roma Tiburtina Station - 25th July 2011
  We have been informed that yesterday 24th July 2011 a fire broke out inside Roma Tiburtina station signal tower.
  [Posted: Mon, 25 Jul 2011 10:06:25 GMT]
• Update: Rail Strike in Italy 21st-22nd July 2011
  Further Elipsos services cancelled due to the strike in Italy
  [Posted: Fri, 22 Jul 2011 09:23:36 GMT]
• Update - Italian Railway Strike - 21st July 2011
  We have been informed of a rail strike that is taking place in Italy, which will start today Thursday 21st July at 9pm and will finish on Friday 22nd July at 9pm.
  [Posted: Thu, 21 Jul 2011 16:00:03 GMT]
• Italian Railway Strike - 21st July 2011
  We would like to inform you that a railway strike is planned from 21.00hrs on 21st July 2011 until 21.00hrs on 22nd July 2011
  [Posted: Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:03:15 GMT]
• Italian Railway Strike - Tuscany
  We have been advised that the is a planned rail strike inside Tuscany, Italy, from 21.00hrs on 25th June until 21.00hrs on 26th June 2011.
  [Posted: Wed, 22 Jun 2011 10:35:24 GMT]
• Elipsos service update June - September 2011
  Due to engineering works in France, the following Elipsos services are closed for sale.
  [Posted: Fri, 17 Jun 2011 16:18:02 GMT]
• Artesia Overnight services 20th, 21st & 22nd June 2011
  Following on from our previous communication, we have been advised that Artesia Overnight services will be re-routed via Modane on 20th, 21st & 22nd June.
  [Posted: Thu, 16 Jun 2011 10:23:36 GMT]
• New Fares Available on Italian Trains - 13th June 2011
  We are pleased to annouce that a new promotional fare is available on certain Italian trains, the "Sabato Italiano" fare
  [Posted: Mon, 13 Jun 2011 11:05:15 GMT]
• Rail strike in Portugal - 3rd to 23rd June 2011 (Updated)
  Following on from our previous communication, please be advised that the rail strike in Portugal originally scheduled to take place from 3rd June to 23rd June 2011 has been CANCELLED.
  [Posted: Fri, 10 Jun 2011 14:48:51 GMT]
• Update on Artesia Overnight services Friday 10th June - 11th June 2011
  Following on from our previous communication, we have been advised that Artesia Overnight services are still being re-routed due to the fire in the Simplon Tunnel in Switzerland on 9th June.
  [Posted: Fri, 10 Jun 2011 14:39:40 GMT]
• Artesia Service Update - 10th June 2011
  We have just been advised by Artesia that due to a fire incident on a freight train in the Simplon tunnel in Switzerland and as a precaution, the railway line is closed today.
  [Posted: Fri, 10 Jun 2011 10:53:53 GMT]
• Rail strike in Portugal - 3rd to 23rd June 2011
  We have been advised of a strike in Portugal, that is taking place from 3rd June to 23rd June 2011.
  [Posted: Fri, 03 Jun 2011 15:18:49 GMT]
• New Fare Available on Italian Trains - 31st May 2011
  We are pleased to announce that as from 1st June 2011 Trenitalia have a new promotion called the “Children free” offer.
  [Posted: Tue, 31 May 2011 15:07:32 GMT]
• Eurostar trains not stopping at Ashford on Sunday 5th June 2011
  Due to engineering works, Ashford International will be closed on Sunday 5th June until 4pm.
  [Posted: Tue, 24 May 2011 16:47:00 GMT]
• Service Update Cancelled Artesia Overnight services - 8th August
  Due to engineering works taking place in Dijon, the following Artesia overnight services are cancelled on 8th August
  [Posted: Tue, 24 May 2011 16:42:23 GMT]
• Engineering works affecting services to/from Brive La Gaillarde and Limoges
  Due to improvements works near Brive La Gaillarde, services from Paris-Brive La Gaillarde and Paris-Limoges are not yet open for sales from July onwards.
  [Posted: Tue, 24 May 2011 16:38:26 GMT]
• Engineering works affecting services between Paris and Irun
  Engineering works affecting services between Paris and Irun - 18th July to 12th August 2011
  [Posted: Tue, 24 May 2011 16:27:30 GMT]
• Engineering works between Paris and Angouleme
  We have been advised that engineering works will be affecting services between Paris and Angouleme between 25th July and 12th August 2011.
  [Posted: Tue, 24 May 2011 13:55:14 GMT]
• Volcanic Ash Cloud Update - 24th May 2011
  We have been advised that many flights to and from Scotland have been cancelled on Tuesday 24 May as volcanic ash from Iceland heads towards the UK.
  [Posted: Tue, 24 May 2011 12:16:47 GMT]
• Italian Rail Strike - 21st until 22nd May 2011
  We have been advised that Italian Railways have planned a strike from 21.00hrs on 21st May until 21.00hrs on 22nd May 2011
  [Posted: Wed, 18 May 2011 09:57:55 GMT]
• Elipsos Service Update May - August 2011
  Due to engineering works in France, the following Elipsos services are closed for sale.
  [Posted: Thu, 12 May 2011 09:27:46 GMT]
• Thalys Service Update - 14th & 15th May
  We have been informed that due to infrastructure works in the Netherlands some Thalys trains will be affected this weekend and will be limited to Schiphol station.
  [Posted: Thu, 12 May 2011 09:18:02 GMT]
• Italian Rail Strike - Friday 6th May 2011
  We have been notified by Trenitalia that there is an Italian Rail Strike today, Friday 6th May 2011 which will start from 14:00hrs until 18:00hrs.
  [Posted: Fri, 06 May 2011 12:34:31 GMT]
• German Strike - 03rd - 06th May 2011
  We have been advised that the German train drivers union GDL has called for a 72-hour strike from Tuesday, 03.May, 14:00hrs until Friday, 06.May, 14:00hrs.
  [Posted: Wed, 04 May 2011 12:54:13 GMT]
• Italian Rail Strike - 6th May 2011
  Please be aware that an Italian railways strike is planned from 14.00hrs until 18.00hrs on 6th May 2011
  [Posted: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 09:56:41 GMT]
• Elipsos service update May - July 2011
  Elipsos service update May - July 2011 - Due to a potential timetable change, certain Elipsos services are closed for sale or cancelled.
  [Posted: Fri, 08 Apr 2011 13:21:20 GMT]
• Italian Rail Strike 14th - 15th April 2011
  Italian Railways have planned a strike from 21.00 hours on 14th April until 21.00 hours on 15th April.
  [Posted: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 12:57:49 GMT]
• Elipsos service update 31st March - 1st April
  Please find below the latest service update which we have received from Elipsos for service between 31st March - 1st April 2011.
  [Posted: Fri, 01 Apr 2011 09:17:50 GMT]
• Artesia Service Update - 31st March to 1st April
  Please be advised that TrenItalia, the Italian national railways, have confirmed that a strike will start tonight, Thursday 31st March at 21.00 for 24 hours, finishing at 21.00 on Friday 1st April. Some Artesia services will be affected by this industrial action as follows:
  [Posted: Thu, 31 Mar 2011 16:44:17 GMT]
• 30th March 2011 Artesia Overnight Service Update
  Due to engineering works in Switzerland, Artesia 227 Overnight service between Paris and Rome has bee affected.
  [Posted: Wed, 30 Mar 2011 09:22:36 GMT]
• 30th Mar - 3rd Apr 2011 Artesia engineering works
  Due to works planned on the swiss rail network from March 30th to April 3rd, the timetable of Artesia night trains will be subject to major changes
  [Posted: Wed, 23 Mar 2011 10:09:22 GMT]
• Italian Rail Strike - 31st March 2011
  We have been advised that an Italian Railways strike is planned from 21h00 on 31st March up until 21h00 on 01st April 2011
  [Posted: Tue, 22 Mar 2011 11:40:54 GMT]
• 18th Mar 2011 - Japan Travel Advisory
  Many parts of Japan including Hokkaido, Kansai, Chugoku, Shikoku, Kyushu, Okinawa have incurred no disruption to infrastructure and everything in these areas operates as normal.
  [Posted: Fri, 18 Mar 2011 12:09:46 GMT]
• Artesia Overnight service update 16th March 2011
  Services between Paris and Rome and services between Paris and Venice are now open for sale for travel on 1st and 2nd April 2011.
  [Posted: Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:23:09 GMT]
• Japan Rail Disruptions 11th March 2011
  Due to the earlier earthquake in Japan many shinkansen and train lines in Eastern Japan were stopped and remain out of service or have delays...
  [Posted: Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:34:23 GMT]
• Elipsos services closed for sale, April, May and June 2011
  Service Update - Elipsos services are closed for sale in April, May and June 2011 as follows...
  [Posted: Mon, 07 Mar 2011 14:06:10 GMT]
• Engineering works in northern France 1st March to 21st May
  Planned engineering works will be taking place on certain dates between 1st March and 21st May 2011. This will affect some Eurostar, SNCF and Thalys services as follows...
  [Posted: Mon, 07 Mar 2011 11:32:04 GMT]
• Artesia Overnight services closed for sale
  Artesia Overnight services from 30th March until 2nd April 2011 inclusive will be closed for sale.
  [Posted: Wed, 02 Mar 2011 09:26:12 GMT]
• Service Update - Artesia Paris to and from Venice
  Artesia overnight services between Paris and Venice will be closed for sale for travel from 2nd May 2011 onwards.
  [Posted: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 12:32:52 GMT]
• Engineering works in Germany - May 2011
  Due to engineering works in Germany, all Thalys services on the Paris - Brussels - Cologne route are currently closed for sale on the following dates...
  [Posted: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 12:22:44 GMT]
• Engineering works in Northern France, March - May 2011
  Due to engineering works taking place on the high speed line in northern France, some TGV, Eurostar and Thalys services will be disrupted from 7th March until 20th May 2011.
  [Posted: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 12:18:37 GMT]
• Amsterdam station closed 30th April 2011
  On Thursday 30th April 2011 Amsterdam station will be closed, due to a national holiday in Holland (Queens Day).
  [Posted: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 12:06:18 GMT]
• Artesia Day trains service update - 21st February 2011
  TGV 9249 and 9240 (Paris to and from Turin) have been temporarily closed for sales until 25th February 2011
  [Posted: Mon, 21 Feb 2011 15:54:57 GMT]
• TGV Service update - 21st February 2011
  Planned engineering work affecting high speed services running in the north of France between 7th March and 20th May 2011.
  [Posted: Mon, 21 Feb 2011 15:48:54 GMT]
• Eurostar Services Update - 21st February 2011
  Due to engineering works, Eurostar trains will not be stopping at Ashford International on the following dates...
  [Posted: Mon, 21 Feb 2011 15:31:40 GMT]
• TGV Artesia services are now stopping at St Jean de Maurienne
  TGV Artesia services are now stopping at St Jean de Maurienne.
  [Posted: Mon, 21 Feb 2011 15:24:10 GMT]
• TGV Service Update - 3rd Feb 2011
  Due to forthcoming engineering work that is planned on the high speed line in the north of France...
  [Posted: Thu, 03 Feb 2011 13:38:44 GMT]
• Thalys Service Update
  On April 30th 2011 all Thalys services will arrive/depart from Amsterdam Schiphol station, services will not be calling at Amsterdam Central station.
  [Posted: Tue, 01 Feb 2011 19:50:10 GMT]
• Trenitalia Timetable change - IC trains 514/517 cancellation
  There has been an Italian timetable change which will affect certain IC train as from 12th February click here to find out more...
  [Posted: Mon, 31 Jan 2011 09:41:48 GMT]
• Artesia overnight services from 30th March until 2nd April 2011
  Artesia services are being affected by the engineering works that are scheduled to take place in Switzerland in late March and early April 2011.
  [Posted: Wed, 19 Jan 2011 09:19:06 GMT]
• Artesia Day trains: 17th - 21st January 2011
  Please find below the latest service update which we have received from Artesia.
  [Posted: Tue, 18 Jan 2011 19:53:05 GMT]
• Artesia Day trains: 11th - 14th January 2011
  TGV 9249 and 9240 Paris to and from Turin are temporarily closed for sales from 11th to 14th January 2011 inclusive.
  [Posted: Wed, 12 Jan 2011 09:27:50 GMT]
• All trains to Greece CANCELLED
  We have received news from SNCF that all international trains to and from Greece have been cancelled until further notice.
  [Posted: Tue, 11 Jan 2011 15:30:43 GMT]
• VIA Rail's Montréal-Gaspé train forced to end its route in New Carlisle due to heavy rainfall in the Gaspé region
  As a preventive measure due to the heavy rainfall, VIA Rail Canada wishes to advise passengers that train 16 departing Montréal for Gaspé tonight, Wednesday, December 22, will terminate in New Carlisle
  [Posted: Thu, 23 Dec 2010 16:12:12 GMT]
• Amtrak Extends Pacific Surfliner Service Suspension Between San Diego and San Juan Capistrano
  The temporary suspension of Amtrak Pacific Surfliner service between San Juan Capistrano and San Diego is being extended to all day Thursday, December 23 due to the continuing impact of mud slides and high-water conditions.
  [Posted: Thu, 23 Dec 2010 16:07:59 GMT]
• Severe weather conditions affecting latest update - Tuesday 21st December 2010
  For today's latest information regarding service disruptions, Tuesday 21st December 2010, due to severe weather conditions in mainland Europe
  [Posted: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:02:00 GMT]
• Eurostar Service Update - 21st December 2010
  Due to the continuing bad weather, speed restrictions are in place on our high speed lines, adding up to two hours to journey times.
  [Posted: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 10:29:47 GMT]
• Change to Eurostar ski train timetable 20th December 2010
  Please be advised there has been a small timetable change to the direct ski service from France to the UK.
  [Posted: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 09:45:27 GMT]
• SNCF Service Update - Thursday 9th December 2010
  Due to the poor weather conditions in France today Thursday 9th December 2010, TGV trains are running at slower speeds as a consequence.
  [Posted: Thu, 09 Dec 2010 15:23:34 GMT]
• Eurostar service update for Tuesday 7th December
  Eurostar is planning run a near normal service on Tuesday 7 December, however, the following services will not be running.
  [Posted: Tue, 07 Dec 2010 10:29:21 GMT]
• Eurostar Service Update Saturday 4th December 2010
  Due to the weather conditions in the UK and Northern France, Eurostar are running a revised timetable on Saturday 4 December.
  [Posted: Fri, 03 Dec 2010 16:04:14 GMT]
• Eurostar Service Update Friday 3rd December 2010
  Due to the weather conditions in the UK and Northern France, Eurostar are running a revised timetable on Friday 3 December.
  [Posted: Fri, 03 Dec 2010 15:10:25 GMT]
• Royal Mail temporary withdrawal of the Special Delivery™ guarantee
  Severe weather conditions are affecting mail services in some parts of the UK with snow and ice making collections, deliveries and movement of mail very difficult or unsafe in some areas.
  [Posted: Thu, 02 Dec 2010 09:41:20 GMT]
• Eurostar Service Update Tuesday 30 November 2010
  Due to current weather conditions and as a precautionary measure, speed restrictions are in place on the high speed lines in both the UK and Northern France.
  [Posted: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 15:48:39 GMT]
• Industrial Action in Belgium Tuesday 30 November
  Industrial action on Belgian railways will take place from 22h00 today, Monday 29 November, until 22h00 on Tuesday 30 November and may affect rail traffic within Belgium.
  [Posted: Mon, 29 Nov 2010 16:00:04 GMT]
• Italian railway strike 9th/10th December 2010
  There will be a Trenitalia strike in Italy starting at 21h00 on Thursday December 9th to 21h00 on Friday December 10th 2010.
  [Posted: Mon, 29 Nov 2010 11:14:30 GMT]
• Industrial Action in Belgium - 22nd, 23rd & 24th November 2010
  We have just learnt that there will be an SNCB strike in Belgium starting tonight (22/11/2010) at 22h00 and finishing on Wednesday (24/11/2010) morning at 06h00, most rail services will be effected in that they will be cancelled or delayed.
  [Posted: Mon, 22 Nov 2010 17:08:26 GMT]
• Industrial Action in France - 23rd November 2010
  Please be advised that a strike will take place in France on Tuesday 23rd November 2010.
  [Posted: Mon, 22 Nov 2010 15:29:40 GMT]
• Spain: Train workers plan two-day strike
  The strike will effect all Renfe services, which includes Cercanias services but not the metro, narrow gauge trains in Spain, or the Euskotren service in Bilbao.
  [Posted: Thu, 18 Nov 2010 13:45:20 GMT]
• France / Italy night train announcement
  Update on Artesia Overnight trains from 12th December 2010
  [Posted: Mon, 15 Nov 2010 21:28:14 GMT]
• Paris to Madrid night train announcement
  Elipsos will be reducing its Paris - Madrid services between October 2010 and April 2011.
  [Posted: Mon, 15 Nov 2010 21:18:56 GMT]
• Industrial Action in France - 1st November
  There are still a few disruptions between Paris and the south-east and south-west of France, but a normal service has now resumed on all other domestic and international services.
  [Posted: Tue, 02 Nov 2010 09:09:50 GMT]
• Eurostar Engineering works: Saturday 20 November
  Due to engineering works on 30 October, 31 October and 20 November, some trains from Paris to London will be leaving earlier than their scheduled departure time.
  [Posted: Mon, 01 Nov 2010 17:51:36 GMT]
• Amtrak Cascades Trains: Temporary Service Change
  Effective November 1 - 2, 2010 Only: Track work being performed by Union Pacific Railroad will affect Trains 500, 504, 507 and 509.
  [Posted: Wed, 27 Oct 2010 19:43:50 GMT]
• Amtrak cascades popularitiy breaking records
  Second train to Vancouver, B.C., boosts cross-border tourism: SEATTLE - Amtrak Cascades is having a great year with total ridership year to date - up over 13 percent from 2009.
  [Posted: Wed, 27 Oct 2010 19:43:00 GMT]
• Service status - Countrylink trains - Australia
  The Australian Rail Track Corporation have advised of extensive track damage following the derailment of a freight train at Wodonga. As a result, CountryLink XPT services will be operated by road coaches between Albury-Melbourne-Albury until further notice.
  [Posted: Wed, 27 Oct 2010 19:42:01 GMT]
• Affected Services in France - 28th October
  Industrial action in France: Industrial action is affecting some rail services in France and beyond from 20:00 on Monday 11th October until at least 08:00 on Friday 29th October 2010.
  [Posted: Wed, 27 Oct 2010 19:40:09 GMT]
• The graubündenPASS now even more attractive
  Anyone holding a valid graubündenPASS can now benefit from a 20% discount on attractive special offers from partner organisations.
  [Posted: Wed, 27 Oct 2010 19:38:37 GMT]
• ICE premiere in London
  Successful first safety exercise in the Channel Tunnel. Direct services to Frankfurt and Amsterdam envisaged alongside with expansion of other cross-border services.
  [Posted: Wed, 27 Oct 2010 10:06:27 GMT]