Ground Transportation

Emirates Skywards members can access more than 40 major rail operators across 12 European countries.

Emirates takes off with rail in EuropeRail tickets across Europe can be purchased with Skywards Miles.

The Gold Squad is being used by Hertz to promote its free loyalty programme.

Hertz enlists loyal dogs to promote loyalty programmeLovable golden retrievers are a howling success with airport arrivals.

Omio's proposed Rail Europe deal expands its reach across over 70 countries.

A rail booking heavyweight is about to get even biggerOmio Group plans to acquire Rail Europe, expanding its global rail distribution and travel trade network.

The new Mohamed bin Zayed passenger station in Abu Dhabi.

Hop onboard: Etihad Rail launches first passenger train serviceFirst public passenger train in UAE begins service between Abu Dhabi and Fujairah.

Shinkansen rides that feel like a plane’s first-class experience. The featured image in car 10 will be ready later in 2027/28.

Japan’s Shinkansen get private first-class cabinsThe new supreme class brings private suites, upgraded amenities and greater privacy to Japan's busiest high-speed rail route.

The Luna Azul will feature a lounge car, a green car and premium green car compartments seating up to four passengers.

JR East launches sleeper trains from Tokyo to Japan’s northeastThe Luna Azul will connect Shinagawa and Aomori Prefecture in under 15 hours starting 2027.

Quirky pink carriage experience extends beyond the Baltics this year, as part of efforts to promote travel to Lithuania via wider Europe rail connections.

Europe’s Pink Soup Train is back this summerLithuania’s quirky, beetroot-soup-themed experience will delight travellers from beyond the Baltics.

Railbookers Group says pricing across many major rail routes and destinations has remained comparatively stable.

Rail travel is now hotter than everStable pricing of rail routes and destinations a major drawcard for Asian travellers, say Railbookers.

The ‘single journey-single ticket’ proposal is part of the EU’s attempt to curb short-haul air travel.

Europe signals a new era for train travel bookingsOne journey, one ticket will help agents to plan rail journeys.

The rail service will attract international tourists keen to explore the emirates from the comfort of a modern train seat.

Hail the rail, Etihad on track with passengers servicesHigh-speed service to span 900km across the emirates.