UAE Deploys Etihad Rail as Gulf Crisis Deepens
The UAE has run special Etihad Rail trains to bring residents home from the Saudi border, as Gulf states tighten security amid a widening regional crisis.
William R. Martin
William R Martin writes about travel from the ground up. His work focuses on remote routes, working ports, border crossings, ferry lines, and the landscapes that shape how people move across regions.
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Ride Taiwan’s Alishan Forest Railway Through the Clouds
Taiwan’s historic Alishan Forest Railway is fully back on track, offering travelers a dramatic mountain journey through misty forests, heritage stations and sunrise views.
Major Rail Boost to Transform North and West Wales by May 2026
From May 2026, North and West Wales will see more frequent trains, faster journeys and better links to Liverpool and Manchester, reshaping regional travel.
America’s Freight Rail Volumes Climb for Third Straight Week
U.S. freight rail traffic is rising for the third consecutive week as manufacturers, retailers and exporters lean more heavily on rail to move goods nationwide.
Railway Age Seeks Nominations for 2026 Influential Rail Leaders
Railway Age has opened nominations for its 2026 list of influential North American rail leaders, spotlighting figures reshaping transportation from Chicago to Washington, D.C.
Slovenian Railways Expands Network With Major Fleet Upgrades
Slovenian Railways is pushing through infrastructure bottlenecks with new trains, expanded regional and cross-border links, and a strategy focused on reliability and growth.
Touristic Eastern Express Winter Season Carries 10,000 Passengers
Turkey’s Touristic Eastern Express closed the 2025-2026 winter with over 10,000 passengers, reinforcing Ankara–Kars as a flagship route for rail-based tourism.
Pleasant Holidays Expands European Rail Vacation Lineup
Pleasant Holidays unveils new rail-focused vacation packages across France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Switzerland and the United Kingdom, broadening options for immersive European journeys.
Westbahn’s New Vienna–Graz–Villach Line Redraws Austria’s Rail Map
Private operator Westbahn launches high-speed Vienna–Graz–Klagenfurt–Villach services, intensifying competition with ÖBB and reshaping tourism flows across southern Austria.
Ride the Glacier Express Through Switzerland’s Alpine Heart
Switzerland’s Glacier Express enters the 2025–2026 seasons with expanded panoramic services, refined luxury options and stricter booking rules along its iconic Alpine route.
Spain Powers Europe’s High-Speed Rail Revolution
Spain surges alongside France, Italy, Germany and the Netherlands as Europe races to expand high-speed rail, cut flight times and deliver greener travel.
Portugal’s High-Speed Rail Poised to Transform City Hopping
Portugal’s expanding high-speed rail network is set to shrink travel times, cut emissions and reshape how visitors explore Lisbon, Porto and beyond.