The iconic Venice Simplon-Orient-Express (VSOE) will embark on a series of exciting new scheduled rail voyages taking it up to Scandinavia in 2013 and visiting Stockholm for the first time in its history.

Journeying to the very heart of the Scottish Highlands, the luxuriously comfortable cabins of The Royal Scotsman, the UK¡¯s only luxury sleeper train, transports guests across the ruggedly beautiful terrain to explore the very best of Scotland.

Renowned for its style, opulence and elegance, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is a byword in luxury travel, with every detail a delight.

Unlimited rail, boat and bus travel throughout Switzerland is half the price this April and May, with Swiss Travel System offering two Swiss Passes for the price of one.

Offering great deals on the best-selling products for travellers in Europe

Global provider Travelport has joined Rail Europe to offer UAE travel agents a variety of rail products across Europe and beyond.

euronews is announcing the launch of its travel and leisure website www.euronews.com/travel at the world's leading travel trade show, the ITB in Berlin.

Mayor Boris Johnson held the third Rail Summit in London to ¡°intensify¡± working relationships between Transport for London (TfL), the train companies and other Olympic partners.

More high speed services, excellence in service and aggressive pricing helped Renfe-Operadora attract a greater number of travellers in 2011, thus gaining market share against other modes of transportation.

School holidays brought it ten percent more passengers for Eurostar over the half-term Europe winter break compared to the same period last year.

This year, take your marks and get set to travel aboard the gleaming carriages of Orient-Express¡¯ UK day trains, the British Pullman and Northern Belle, to celebrate some of the country¡¯s best loved and prestigious sporting events, including the Chester Races, Cheltenham Races, Goodwood Revival, and the Grand National.

Rail Europe has announced its 2011 results, which once again confirm the dynamism and leadership of the company as the #1 distributor of train tickets and rail passes in the world.

The world's premiere luxury rail launches stunning promotional values never before seen

Eurostar has announced that its popular direct summer services to Avignon will open for sale earlier than usual, available from 20 December 2011.

Online survey by YouGov on behalf of Amadeus asked survey respondents in six countries about their future rail travel preferences, to reveal new insights that will inform the new age of rail

Inspired by the National Gallery¡¯s forthcoming Leonardo da Vinci exhibition, and as part of a series of escorted tours in association with the National Gallery, Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is launching an exciting new itinerary from London to Milan and Florence, which will open up the wonderful worlds of Leonardo and Michelangelo to anyone with an interest in art and a passion for travel.

A new technically advanced rail website has been launched to assist agents facilitate the rapidly growing demand of the rail market.

While ash clouded over air travel earlier this year, rail managed to track through with Eurostar reporting a one percent growth in pax between January and September compared to the corresponding period last year.

More and more travellers are opting to use the tracks to travel cross-country/continent, with figures predicted to rise to 1920s peak before the end of this year.

The new ¡®Journeys 2012¡¯ brochure by Orient-Express has recently been released incorporating authentic journeys across its Trains & Cruises portfolio, the striking picture-led brochure also highlights a wide range of brand new routes and escorted tours for the 2012 season.

France¡¯s revolutionary high-speed TGV train is celebrating its 30th anniversary with exceptional bargain fares offered through Rail Europe.

A trip on Orient-Express¡¯ beautiful British Pullman or Northern Belle trains is a magical experience anytime of year, but be it the sparkle in the air or the smiling white gloved stewards welcoming guests into the inviting ornate marquetry panelled carriages out of the chill of the December winds; travelling onboard these luxurious trains during the festive season is something truly special.