The New York Times – Travel:
On the Picardy Coast, where the Somme meets the Channel, there is nothing and everything to see, and a 19th-century steam railway lets you explore at the perfect pace.
Category: Railroads
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Price of Japan Rail Pass to Increase
The New York Times – Travel:
After decades without a significant increase, the price of the passes is jumping by as much as 76 percent. But that doesn’t mean they aren’t still a good value, if you know how to use them.
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Umbria by Train
The New York Times – Travel:
Three hill towns in this landlocked region offer cultural riches, culinary delights and wondrous views. Here’s how to get to them from Rome and Florence.
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Studio Railroad: This Home Office in Washington Is Also a Train
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Working with the architect Tom Kundig, a creative director had a crazy idea: Wouldn’t it be cool if you could put your work space on a railroad track?
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Dining in Style, at 90 Miles an Hour
The New York Times – Travel:
Train travel is thriving in Central Europe, and so are dining cars. We rode the rails from Prague to Zurich and beyond, sampling regional dishes and savoring the views.
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‘Train Ride from Hell’: 17-Hour Amtrak Trip Becomes 37-Hour Ordeal
The New York Times – Travel:
Amtrak said that a CSX freight derailment forced its train from Virginia to Florida to detour from its normal route, adding 20 hours to the trip.
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Exploring the World in Miniature: A Model Train Lover’s Paradise in Hamburg
The New York Times – Travel:
With some 53,000 feet of train track, the world’s largest model airport and an array of meticulously scaled-town cities, Miniatur Wunderland captivates all who enter its life-size doors.
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Spain Offers Free Train Tickets Through End of Year
The New York Times – Travel:
Rail passengers will be able to take free train journeys under 300 kilometers (186 miles) until the end of the year.
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Ditching the Car and Enjoying the View on a Trip to the Berkshires
The New York Times – Travel:
For the first time in 50 years, a weekend train route is taking passengers directly from New York to the Berkshires. The Berkshire Flyer will run through Labor Day. Good luck getting a seat.