https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/ en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-07-17T13:55:39+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/malaysia-airlines-to-enhance-european-connectivity-through-sncf-voyageurs-r/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/malaysia-airlines-to-enhance-european-connectivity-through-sncf-voyageurs-r/ Malaysia Airlines is set to further strengthen its intermodal travel offering through a new codeshare partnership with SNCF Voyageurs, France’s national rail operator, enabling seamless rail and air connectivity between Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and 28* railway destinations across France. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:52:40 +0000 Airline, Organisations & Operators, Rail & Coach https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vacations-by-rail-rebrands-to-great-rail-journeys-bringing-iconic-rail-trav/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vacations-by-rail-rebrands-to-great-rail-journeys-bringing-iconic-rail-trav/ Vacations By Rail® is rebranding to Great Rail Journeys, bringing together its established U.S. presence with its parent brand to deliver a stronger, more global integrated rail travel proposition for the North American market. While the brand name changes, the fundamentals remain. The same Chicago-based team, easy booking processes and excellent standards will continue. Plus, they are now supported by an expanded range of vacations and have increased access to premium itineraries. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:11:21 +0000 Organisations & Operators, Rail & Coach https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/amtrak-pacific-surfliner-offers-easy-rail-access-to-southern-californias-bi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/amtrak-pacific-surfliner-offers-easy-rail-access-to-southern-californias-bi/ As Southern California gears up for another busy summer event season, Amtrak® Pacific Surfliner® is encouraging travelers to leave the car behind and take the train to many of the region’s most anticipated destinations. From international sporting events and Comic-Con to horse racing, wine festivals and county fairs, Pacific Surfliner offers a convenient alternative to sitting in traffic and paying increasingly expensive parking fees. For some of the summer’s most popular events, additional seating capacity and amenities will be added to select trains. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:13:17 +0000 Organisations & Operators, Rail & Coach https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/steam-dreams-invites-guests-to-make-summer-more-social/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/steam-dreams-invites-guests-to-make-summer-more-social/ As people look to make the most of the long summer days, Steam Dreams Rail Co. is encouraging friends, families and couples to swap the usual lunch, dinner or drinks for an unforgettable day out together aboard its The Spirit of Summer Lunch and The Sunset Steam Express journeys on Thursday 16th July and Thursday 20th August, both steam-hauled by the legendary 70000 Britannia locomotive Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:30:58 +0000 Organisations & Operators, Rail & Coach https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/direct-emissions-down-by-a-third-london-st.-pancras-highspeed-helps-acceler/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/direct-emissions-down-by-a-third-london-st.-pancras-highspeed-helps-acceler/ London St. Pancras Highspeed’s direct emissions have fallen by around one-third since 2019-20, according to its latest Impact Report. The reduction reflects a combination of UK grid decarbonisation and energy efficiency improvements across the railway, from major traction power efficiency projects to targeted heating and lighting upgrades at stations and depots. The business also sources zero-carbon electricity through Corporate Power Purchase Agreements linked to UK renewable energy projects, accounting for 42% of electricity consumed across railway and station operations during the reporting year, with an ambition to increase this to 80% by 2030. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:04:55 +0000 Organisations & Operators, Sustainability, Rail & Coach https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-top-uk-summer-destinations-to-visit-by-train-according-to-virgin-trains/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-top-uk-summer-destinations-to-visit-by-train-according-to-virgin-trains/ New booking data from Virgin Trains Ticketing has revealed the UK destinations that saw the biggest spike in train arrivals during summer 2025, with the data pointing to four clear seasonal travel trends: sporting events, airport journeys, seaside escapes and tourist towns. Sun, 28 Jun 2026 06:12:45 +0000 Tourism, Organisations & Operators, Rail & Coach https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rail-europe-reveals-five-train-journeys-to-discover-centuries-old-crafts-st/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rail-europe-reveals-five-train-journeys-to-discover-centuries-old-crafts-st/ Some of Europe’s most memorable travel experiences are not found in its capitals, headline museums or most photographed landmarks. They survive in smaller towns, quiet workshops and local communities where craft is still part of everyday life. Fri, 26 Jun 2026 06:15:28 +0000 Organisations & Operators, Rail & Coach https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ffestiniog-travel-launches-rail-holidays-of-the-world-2027-brochure/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ffestiniog-travel-launches-rail-holidays-of-the-world-2027-brochure/ Rail tour specialist Ffestiniog Travel has unveiled its new Rail Holidays of the World 2027 brochure, showcasing almost 40 escorted rail holidays across the UK, Europe and worldwide destinations. The latest programme continues the company’s long-standing commitment to providing expertly curated rail-based travel experiences that combine scenic journeys, railway heritage, culture, history and authentic local experiences. The 2027 collection features a host of exciting new itineraries alongside customer favourites, taking travellers from Christmas markets around Lake Constance and the hidden corners of Slovakia to the railways of Japan and South Korea. Each escorted holiday has been carefully designed to provide a rich programme of insightful travel and rail experiences Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:14:20 +0000 Organisations & Operators, Rail & Coach https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/explore-pompeii-mount-vesuvius-and-sorrento-by-train-with-campania-express/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/explore-pompeii-mount-vesuvius-and-sorrento-by-train-with-campania-express/ Travellers heading to southern Italy now have an additional way to explore Pompeii, Herculaneum and Sorrento by train thanks to the addition of Campania Express to Rail Europe’s portfolio. For many travellers, Italy begins with Rome, Florence or Venice. Campania Express offers another reason to say “Ciao Campania”, inviting visitors to discover a different side of the country — from the ancient streets of Pompeii and Herculaneum to the sea views, lemon groves and laid-back atmosphere of Sorrento. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:31:45 +0000 Tourism, Rail & Coach https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flix-launches-its-chatgpt-app-bringing-sustainable-affordable-travel-bookin/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flix-launches-its-chatgpt-app-bringing-sustainable-affordable-travel-bookin/ Flix, the global travel-tech company behind FlixBus and FlixTrain, today announced its integration with ChatGPT, enabling users to discover and plan bus and train journeys through natural conversation. With the integration, ChatGPT users can search for routes, compare travel options and seamlessly access Flix connections across Europe, North America, Türkiye, South America and Asia-Pacific. The experience combines conversational AI with Flix’s real-time travel network and booking platform to make travel planning faster and more intuitive. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:13:30 +0000 Technology, AI, Tourism, Organisations & Operators, Rail & Coach