The $10 Weekend Pass will be valid from 7 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday LOS ANGELES – 2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Metrolink will operate limited service Thanksgiving Day, while riders will be able to utilize the Weekend Pass beginning Wednesday at 7 p.m. through Sunday, Nov. 25. On Thanksgiving, a Sunday schedule will be offered on the San… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Trains
Nouveaux horaires SNCB dès décembre
Comme chaque année, la SNCB adapte ses horaires en décembre. Le nouveau service de train est valable à partir du dimanche 9 décembre 2012 2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Chaque année, la SNCB lance son nouveau système d’horaires. Il rentrera en vigueur le dimanche 9 décembre 2012. Les adaptations tiennent compte de l’introduction d’un nouveau train international… Read the full press release
New Windsor VIA Rail Station Officially Opens
Windsor, Ontario, 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, as part of the ongoing modernization of VIA Rail Canada facilities, the Honourable Steven Fletcher, Minister of State (Transport), and Yves Desjardins-Siciliano, Chief Legal and Corporate Affairs Officer and Corporate Secretary of VIA Rail, officially opened the new VIA Rail Windsor Station. “Our government is committed to quality and… Read the full press release
SSP wins new €60 million contract at Bordeaux Saint-Jean station
2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — SSP has announced that it has won a tender to operate five new outlets at Bordeaux Saint-Jean station. The deal will run for 12 years, commencing in May 2013, and is valued at €60 million. The new outlets will be developed by SSP as part of a major modernisation project by operators… Read the full press release
Adaptations tarifaires annuelles de la SNCB
Comme chaque année, la SNCB adapte ses tarifs le 1er février. Pour 2013, en moyenne, tous produits confondus, les tarifs augmentent de 1,80%, soit une hausse plus faible que l’évolution de l’index santé de 2,21% (1), mais aussi plus faible que nos coûts de personnel et des sillons notamment Une hausse inférieure à l’évolution de… Read the full press release
Massport – Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Planes, Trains and Automobiles No matter how you’re getting to Grandma’s house this Thanksgiving, we’ve got you covered BOSTON – 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is anticipating record volume of traffic on our highways and in Boston Logan International Airport terminals this Thanksgiving season, with particularly heavy days beginning Wednesday, Nov. 21 through Sunday,… Read the full press release
NTSB praises Metrolink’s Commitment to Safety
Federal Safety Board lists Positive Train Control systems a top priority LOS ANGELES – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) publically proclaimed rail agencies implementing positive train control (PTC) amongst its most wanted items for 2013. The NTSB recognized Metrolink as a national leader in this effort. The announcement came during a… Read the full press release
ORIENT-EXPRESS HOTELS APPOINTS JOHN M. SCOTT AS PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Orient-Express Hotels Ltd. www.orient-express.com today announced that it has appointed John M. Scott III as President and Chief Executive Officer and a Director. Mr. Scott, 47, is an experienced operator of luxury hotels who previously served as President and CEO of Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, where he oversaw a portfolio of 17… Read the full press release
Metrolink’s 16th Annual Holiday Toy Express kicks off 2012 holiday season, Friday, Nov. 16
Festive train making 42 stops across region in November and December LOS ANGELES – 2012-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Metrolink rings in the holidays with the Holiday Toy Express, Santa’s glittering train, debuting on Friday, Nov. 16 at Los Angeles Union Station, hosted by Metro. The official kickoff is on Saturday, Nov. 17 at 5 p.m. in San… Read the full press release
SSP wins new contracts in France worth £450m
2012-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — SSP, the leading dedicated operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations, has secured £450m (€560m) worth of new and extended contracts in two of France’s best known railway stations. The first is an extension to 2020 of an existing contract, to operate outlets at Gare de Lyon in Paris. These… Read the full press release
NEW AND INSIGHTFUL JOURNEYS ABOARD ORIENT-EXPRESS’ TRAINS & CRUISES IN 2013
2012-11-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Those looking for the ultimate journey of a lifetime will find inspiration from Orient-Express, as it reveals new and exciting trips across its trains and cruises for 2013. New fascinating voyages and detailed itineraries are on offer aboard each train and cruise, from cruising along the stunning rivers in France and Myanmar,… Read the full press release
INFRABEL et la SNCB unifient leurs outils de gestion du trafic ferroviaire
Le « Top Account Meeting », organe réunissant quatre fois par an les Comités de Direction d’Infrabel et de la SNCB, a décidé de rassembler le « Traffic Control » et le « RDV ». Cette décision, aboutissement positif de plusieurs mois d’études et de travaux, constitue une étape importante pour améliorer la coordination entre… Read the full press release
NOW BOARDING…EUROSTAR’S NEW CULINARY DIRECTOR, MICHELIN STARRED CHEF RAYMOND BLANC, OBE
Sustainable, seasonal Business Premier menus bring together the best of Britain, France and Belgium Eurostar becomes first transport provider to join the Sustainable Restaurant Association New research shows majority of business travellers have maintained or increased their level of business travel in the past 12 months 2012-11-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eurostar today proudly announces the appointment… Read the full press release
Hurricane Sandy | VIA Rail Canada maintains its services
Montréal, 2012-10-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — VIA Rail Canada will operate according to regular schedules today, despite the impact of Hurricane Sandy, which is being forecasted by Environment Canada in the Maritimes, the Province of Quebec and Ontario. However, unforeseen circumstances caused by the Hurricane may disrupt schedules. VIA Rail advises caution when traveling and invites Canadians… Read the full press release
FirstGroup’s Shared Services Achieves Investors In People Bronze Status
2012-10-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Staff at First Shared Services (FSS), the financial processing centre for Aberdeen based FirstGroup, were celebrating this month. Not only were they re-accredited with the celebrated Investors in People (IIP) status, but they were also awarded the IIP Bronze standard. FSS Controller Richard Emslie said: “We firmly believe that our people are… Read the full press release
More London trains for Glasgow, Carlisle, Penrith and Oxenholme
2012-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — More than 1,750 seats a day will be provided on additional Pendolino trains for Glasgow when a new timetable is introduced on the West Coast Main Line. Two extra Glasgow services will be introduced in each direction from Monday 10 December to deliver a train every hour for the first time. Carlisle… Read the full press release
Happy 20th Anniversary Metrolink
Commuter rail service will commemorate 20 years of service on Oct. 26 LOS ANGELES – 2012-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The west coast’s largest commuter rail system, Metrolink, will celebrate 20 years of service on Friday. To date, Metrolink has transported more than 100 million people throughout Southern California. Metrolink began operations on Oct. 26, 1992 with three… Read the full press release
Historic Aberdeen Tram Album to be Preserved in FirstGroup Trust
2012-10-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — An historic leather bound pictorial album, thought to be the only one in existence, which depicts the end of the tramways in Aberdeen in 1958 was handed over today to the FirstGroup Heritage Trust. The Trust was established in 2010 by Aberdeen based transport giant, FirstGroup, to protect and preserve transport items… Read the full press release
VIA Rail Canada Representatives Meet MPs and the Mayors of New Brunswick
Bathurst, New Brunswick, 2012-10-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Representatives from VIA Rail Canada met with local members of parliament and mayors in Bathurst today to discuss the future of passenger rail transportation in the region. “Representatives from the region clearly explained their concerns and expressed their opinions on the recent announcements affecting rail transportation in New Brunswick…. Read the full press release
Best staff in rail recognised at Heathrow Express
The Heathrow Express team has been recognised as being among the best in the railway industry at the Rail Staff Awards hosted at the ICC in Birmingham on Saturday night 2012-10-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Heathrow Express team has been recognised as being among the best in the railway industry at the Rail Staff Awards hosted… Read the full press release
New train car design promotes Metrolink Weekend Pass
Popular pass propels new agency weekend ridership record Los Angeles – 2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — After experiencing record weekend ridership the weekend of Oct. 6, Metrolink is rolling out another eye-catching vinyl-wrapped train car – this one, promoting the popular $10 Weekend Pass. Beginning Monday, Southern Californians will see the 85 foot, royal purple train car traveling… Read the full press release
VIA Rail Receives Honorary Award from Heritage BC for its Newly Renovated Vancouver Station
Vancouver, 2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — VIA Rail Canada was very proud to receive a prestigious honorary award from Heritage BC for the restoration of its Pacific Central station in Vancouver. The award was in recognition of the high standards of quality and the commitment to the preservation of heritage shown in the building’s renovation, which was… Read the full press release
Eurostar reports a solid performance in third quarter of 2012
Eurostar reports a solid performance in third quarter of 2012 Passenger numbers stable in Q3 year on year at 2.6 million passengers During the Olympics passenger numbers were up 4% compared with the same period in 2011 Year to date traveller numbers are up on 2011 (7.4 million in 2012 versus 7.3 million in 2011)… Read the full press release
Metrolink reconstructs LA Union Station platform, tracks
Travelers will have better train access, on-time performance LOS ANGELES – 2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Metrolink, Caltrans, Amtrak, and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority today celebrated the opening of three new Los Angeles Union Station tracks and a platform to serve Metrolink and Amtrak passengers. “The reconstruction of Platform 7 and the three additional… Read the full press release
Metrolink receives $7.8 million for crossing improvements
The CTC allocated the funds to make crossings safer for local communities LOS ANGELES – 2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The California Transportation Commission (CTC) approved $7.8 million for five Metrolink grade crossing safety improvement projects. The CTC decided to allocate the Proposition 1B Highway Railroad Crossing Safety Account (HRCSA) funding at its September monthly meeting. Metrolink will… Read the full press release
Skyscanner partners with VIA Rail Canada
Skyscanner makes tracks in Canada with rail launch Skyscanner partners with VIA Rail Canada 2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travellers in Canada can now compare trains and flights in a single online search, with the launch of a rail travel information service by leading global travel search site Skyscanner. Through a partnership with VIA Rail Canada, national passenger… Read the full press release
Book early for Christmas train travel
2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Virgin Trains is urging passengers to book their tickets for travel over the Christmas period as soon as possible to secure the best prices and to ensure they have reserved seats during this very busy travel time. Full details of most train times and fares together with booking facilities are now available on… Read the full press release
VIA Rail Helps Canada’s Newest Citizens Celebrate Their Citizenship By Exploring Their New Home
Participation in the Cultural Access Pass program connects new citizens to an exclusive travel offer MONTRÉAL, QUEBEC, 2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — In celebration of National Citizenship Week, VIA Rail Canada is encouraging Canada’s newest citizens to hop on a train and explore the country they’ve chosen to call home by taking advantage of an exclusive travel… Read the full press release
InterCity West Coast franchise
Virgin Trains issued the following statement on 15 October 2012: 2012-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Our customers have made clear they want Virgin Trains to continue its excellent service and we now have the chance to deliver that and offer customers some short-term continuity. We will now be working hard to make sure we continue to provide… Read the full press release
Un billet gratuit pour aller voter ce dimanche 14 octobre 2012
2012-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — A l’occasion des élections communales et provinciales organisées ce dimanche 14 octobre 2012, la SNCB propose le billet électeur. Valable du vendredi 12 octobre à partir de 19 heures au dimanche 14 octobre, ce billet gratuit permet aux électeurs de se rendre à la gare la plus proche de l’endroit où ils… Read the full press release