Rail News
Backpackers Set to Pack Their Bags for Rail Travel
Wednesday, 1 February 2012Queensland Rail Travel is set to deliver a greater number of international tourists to the state’s regional tourism hotspots with great savings available for overseas backpackers.
Want to be somewhere different? Better b-quick about it
Monday, 30 January 2012The end of the school holidays doesn’t mean talk of a vacation has to come to an end, and Queensland Rail Travel is happy to oblige with cheap fares to some great tourist destinations, but you’ll have to B-Quick about it.
"Canada Is Awesome (Boom De Yada)" by Rocky Mountaineer
Monday, 30 January 2012When the Discovery Channel launched its “The World is Just Awesome” campaign with a rendition of the infectious camp song, “I Love the Mountains – Boom De Yada,” it captured the attention of millions across the globe.
New Bi-Level Dome Service Offers Panoramic Views Onboard Rocky Mountaineer’s Whistler Sea to Sky Climb
Friday, 20 January 2012For the first time, Rocky Mountaineer is giving guests the opportunity to experience its award-winning bi-level dome onboard the Whistler Sea to Sky Climb route between Vancouver and Whistler, BC.
Queensland Rail Travel Has All Bases Covered In 2012
Friday, 20 January 2012Regardless of whether you want to travel on planes, trains, or automobiles in 2012, Queensland Rail Travel has a multitude of holiday options for travellers as part of the latest stage of its successful All the holiday you can take campaign.
Queensland Rail Travel Puts Some Spirit In to the Outback
Friday, 20 January 2012Australia’s Outback covers thousands upon thousands of square kilometres, but thanks to Queensland Rail Travel’s latest offer, holiday-makers can cover plenty of dirt and dust in just a few short days.
Rail Plus adds new tours, journeys and passes to expanded 2012 brochure
Friday, 20 January 2012A Harry Potter tour in London, a rail pass in Slovakia and a train enthusiasts' journey around Japan are just some of new products featured in Rail Plus' largest ever brochure.
The Overland celebrates 125 years!
Friday, 20 January 201219 January 2012, marks 125 years since The Overland’s maiden journey from Adelaide to Melbourne.
Rocky Mountaineer's Stay & Play Offer out 15 January, 2012 - don't miss out!
Wednesday, 18 January 2012New Look For Queensland Rail Travel Centres
Wednesday, 11 January 2012Queensland Rail is breathing new life into its travel brand with revamped travel centres set to catch the eye.
Eurostar announces early sale for Provence service
Thursday, 5 January 2012Eurostar has announced that its popular direct summer services to Avignon will open for sale earlier than usual, available from 20 December 2011.
Italy’s new four class rail services
Wednesday, 21 December 2011MELBOURNE-based International Rail is selling the new four classes of travel which are now available on Italy’s Trenitalia services.
Changes to GSR’s service schedule for 2012
Tuesday, 20 December 2011Great Southern Rail (GSR) has just announced adjustments to the 2012 service schedule for The Ghan and the Indian Pacific.
GSR Early Bird Offer in last days
Monday, 19 December 2011Great Southern Rail’s Early Bird offer ends on 24 December which means there are only a few days left to secure savings of up to $1320 on The Ghan, Indian Pacific or The Southern Spirit holiday packages!
Rail Europe reaches new highs
Thursday, 15 December 2011
Despite the year’s ups and downs with the gloomy uncertain economic situations and natural disasters, Rail Europe together with its GSAs (Rail Plus, Rail Tickets, Infinity Rail and CIT) has again achieved incredible sales results.
New Rail Pass for Japanese Island of Kyushu
Tuesday, 13 December 2011Access Rail unveiled a new rail pass for travel on the island of Kyushu
Spirit of the Outback Takes a Step up in Class
Monday, 5 December 2011Exploration of Queensland’s fascinating Outback is about to become more luxurious with guests to experience a step up in class when they make the journey west on the Spirit of the Outback train.
The Ghan wins ‘best train journey in Australia’
Friday, 2 December 2011The Ghan has just been crowned ‘best train journey in Australia’ in the inaugural Australian Traveller Magazine’s Readers Choice Awards, the only consumer voted tourism awards in Australia.
New operators revamp Paris-Venice overnight rail journey
Friday, 2 December 2011Rail Plus today announced details of a major upgrade to the 13-hour overnight rail trip between Paris and Milan/Venice - one of the most popular European journeys for Australian travellers.
Rocky Mountaineer's new Class of Service Video Launches on YouTube
Thursday, 1 December 2011Final days of Rocky Mountaineer's Earlybird offer - up to $1200 per couple in added value!
Thursday, 17 November 2011Discover Canada’s award winning Rocky Mountaineer rail journey between Vancouver and the majestic Canadian Rockies.
Major Changes at Rail Tickets
Thursday, 17 November 2011Rail Tickets is excited to announce the cutover today of an all new website, which features a number of time saving enhancements designed to significantly improve agents online experience.
Int. Rail Access to New Overnight Service
Friday, 11 November 2011INTERNATIONAL Rail has revealed that it has exclusive Australian booking access to the Paris to Italy overnight trains that commence service on Sunday, December 11.
Free digital camera with Eurail Global Pass
Tuesday, 8 November 2011Rail Plus is giving a free Olympus digital camera to every traveller who purchases a Eurail Global Pass between 8 November and 15 December.




































