Category Tourism, Organisations & Operators, Rail & Coach

Rail tour expert Ffestiniog Travel says new sleeper connections and seamless rail ticketing enable deeper, slower and more sustainable ways to explore the European Continent without flying.

Travelling across Europe by train is enjoying a renewed surge in popularity, with longer journeys made increasingly convenient by a growing network of overnight sleeper services linking major cities and regions.

Vacations By Rail®, a premier small group and independent tour operator and the trusted authority on rail, announces an exciting expansion of its 2026 Europe portfolio spotlighting France and Spain. These immersive, rail‑forward journeys highlight world‑class wine regions, iconic cultural centers, and some of Europe’s most scenic routes, inviting travelers to discover old‑world romance, rich gastronomy, and landscapes that inspired the Impressionists, from mountain ranges and rolling vineyards to sun‑washed coastlines.

Rail Europe has strengthened its international distribution strategy through a new integration of its European rail offering into the technology platform of Juniper Travel Technology, making it easier for travel agencies and OTAs to sell rail within their existing booking flows.

Combine the spirit, colours and contrasts of India on two very different new rail adventures from Distant Journeys for 2026. Whether it’s a tour through northern India, using train travel to reach the key sites, or an opulent train adventure like no other aboard the legendary Deccan Odyssey, India’s railways offer a window to the soul of the country that is truly unforgettable.

Combine the spirit, colours and contrasts of India on two very different new rail adventures from Distant Journeys for 2026. Whether it’s a tour through northern India, using train travel to reach the key sites, or an opulent train adventure like no other aboard the legendary Deccan Odyssey, India’s railways offer a window to the soul of the country that is truly unforgettable.

In most cases, trains are used simply as a means of reaching a destination.
At the same time, there are trains in Japan that are designed so that the time spent onboard itself becomes part of the travel experience.