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Articles tagged “rail”

News Blog

Strikes to Disrupt French Rail and Air Traffic on Tuesday

Train and air services throughout France will be disrupted on Tuesday by a nationwide strike against pension reforms, French authorities said on Sunday.   French rail operator SNCF said that it would operate only about half of its usual number of high-speed, domestic trains while one out of four trains on the Eurostar line to…

Rashaad Jorden | 1 year ago

Tourism

Macau Visitor Numbers Set High Since the Onset of the Pandemic

The travel industry's attention will be focused on the strength or weakness of tourism numbers for China's lunar new year holiday in a week. Macau visitations could be an early indicator.

Joyce Zhou and Shuyan Wang, Reuters | 1 year ago

Macau Visitor Numbers Set High Since the Onset of the Pandemic

Tourism

Mexico’s Tourism Agency Defends Controversial Train Project in Southern Jungles

Fonatur says the railway, called Tren Maya, will create hundreds of thousands of new jobs and brings other economic benefits. But at what cost to the surrounding nature that draws tourists in the first place?

Cassandra Garrison and Jose Luis Gonzalez, Reuters | 1 year ago

Mexico’s Tourism Agency Defends Controversial Train Project in Southern Jungles

Tourism

The Tour Guide Keeping the Spirit Alive at Madrid’s Chamberi Ghost Train Station

Madrid’s metro keeps the bustling city functioning smoothly, but most commuters don’t know about the Chamberí ghost station. So Javier Garrido Garde takes visitors on a tour of a largely forgotten part of Madrid's history.

Sonia Menken, Skift | 1 year ago

The Tour Guide Keeping the Spirit Alive at Madrid’s Chamberi Ghost Train Station

Startups

Lilium Raises $119 Million for Electric Taxi Jets

This startup funding list covers the gamut: fuel sustainability in plane and trains, short-terms rentals for business travelers, day access to luxury hotels, and planting trees in tourist areas.

Justin Dawes | 1 year ago

Lilium Raises $119 Million for Electric Taxi Jets

News Blog

New EU ID Checks Could See Much Longer Wait Times in 2023

Just when travelers thought that travel disruptions seen earlier this year may be easing, in May 2023 the European Union plans to introduce new fingerprint and biometric checks at external borders for third-country nationals that could lead to significantly longer wait times. Just in time for the the peak summer travel season in 2023, the…

Dennis Schaal | 1 year ago

Ground Transport

Potential U.S. Rail Strike Prompts Call for Lawmakers to Intervene

The ongoing railroad-labor standoff poses billions of dollars in economic damages and key stakeholders called on Congress to intervene.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 1 year ago

Potential U.S. Rail Strike Prompts Call for Lawmakers to Intervene

Online Travel

Full Video: Google’s Head of Travel at Skift Global Forum 2022

Google is one of the undisputed heavyweights in online travel. So when one of the key masterminds behind all of its travel platforms and products talks about where the search giant is heading, it's worth paying attention to.

Matthew Parsons | 2 years ago

Full Video: Google’s Head of Travel at Skift Global Forum 2022

Online Travel

Google Is Reviving Price Guarantee Program for Flights

Many travel brands have been toying with financial technology, or fintech, to cater to new consumer needs brought on by the pandemic. Google's latest revival probably won't be a one-hit wonder.

Matthew Parsons | 2 years ago

Google Is Reviving Price Guarantee Program for Flights

Ground Transport

Amtrak to Cancel All Long-Distance Trains Over Possible Freight Rail Strike

The potential freight rail work stoppage isn't just disrupting Amtrak, with several commuter train systems already announcing the uncertainty is forcing them to cut service.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 2 years ago

Amtrak to Cancel All Long-Distance Trains Over Possible Freight Rail Strike