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Articles tagged “trains”

News Blog

Brightline to Begin Much Anticipated Rail Service to Orlando by September

Brightline, the first new intercity passenger rail operator in the U.S. in decades, has started selling tickets for its long-awaited extension to Orlando. Riders can now book one of 16 daily trains between Miami and Orlando for travel from September 1. “While we are finalizing an official launch date, guests can now book travel for…

Edward Russell | 11 months ago

Startups

Viatu Raises $1 Million to Book Eco-Friendly Trips in Africa

The startups featured want to sell eco-friendly trips to Africa, e-bike rides in London, and train ticket upgrades throughout the UK.

Justin Dawes | 12 months ago

Viatu Raises $1 Million to Book Eco-Friendly Trips in Africa

Tourism

Controversial Mexico Railway Is Uncertain Factor in Yucatán Tourism

The Mexican government aims to steer travelers toward less explored areas on the Yucatán Peninsula via a tourist train. But those efforts could backfire if it doesn't improve infrastructure where it's needed.

Paula Krizanovic, Skift | 1 year ago

Controversial Mexico Railway Is Uncertain Factor in Yucatán Tourism

Hotels

Full Video: Accor Deputy CEO at Skift Future of Lodging Forum 2023

Accor is focused on setting itself apart by offering more than just a place to stay. Jean-Jacques Morin, a top Accor executive, discussed that and more at the Skift Future of Lodging Forum.

Justin Dawes | 1 year ago

Full Video: Accor Deputy CEO at Skift Future of Lodging Forum 2023

Airline Weekly

Air France CEO Anne Rigail Sees Trains Playing a Bigger Role in Her Airline’s Strategy

Air France CEO Anne Rigail wants more travelers to use air-rail connections with what some might call an out-of-the-box approach: Making the transfer experience good.

1 year ago
Air France CEO Anne Rigail Sees Trains Playing a Bigger Role in Her Airline’s Strategy

News Blog

Spain’s Renfe to Launch New Through Train Service to France by Summer

Spain's rail operator Renfe has begun testing two new cross-border high-speed rail routes to France that could begin carrying passengers by summer. Renfe tested through AVE train service from Madrid Atocha to Marseille on Tuesday, and from Barcelona Sants to Lyon on Monday. Once driver training and familiarization is complete, the operator aims to begin…

Edward Russell | 1 year ago

News Blog

Brightline Carried Record Number of Passengers on Its Trains in 2022

Private passenger rail operator Brightline carried a record 1.23 million passengers last year, the railroad's first full year of operations since 2019. The number, which the railroad released in a monthly financial disclosure on Wednesday, represents a nearly 22 percent increase in ridership from three years earlier before the Covid-19 pandemic. On the financial side…

Edward Russell | 1 year ago

News Blog

Universal Orlando Boosts Brightline Plans to Extend Passenger Rail to Tampa

A planned passenger rail link between Orlando and Tampa got a big boost Thursday. Universal Orlando Resort has pledged $125 million in funding towards construction of an 11-mile rail corridor that is a critical link in private passenger rail operator Brightline's plan to extend train service to Tampa. The funding will come from the creation…

Edward Russell | 1 year ago

News Blog

Brightline to Open 2 New South Florida Train Stations Before Christmas

More Floridians will have access to passenger rail this Christmas with private rail operator Brightline set to open two new stations on December 21. The stations are on Brightline's existing South Florida rail line at Aventura, which is located between Miami and Fort Lauderdale, and Boca Raton. Aventura and Boca Raton are the first new…

Edward Russell | 1 year ago

Ground Transport

Google Streamlines Search for Train Trips in Europe

Google made it easier to find train routes and booking options in Europe. Like it did for flights, hotels, vacation rentals, and things to do, the new feature improves Google's standing in the rail sector.

Dennis Schaal | 2 years ago

Google Streamlines Search for Train Trips in Europe