Hullabaloo but little change as France bans (some) domestic flights
French culture does not have a direct equivalent of the folktales Chicken Little or Henny Penny, mostly flightless birds who get all aflutte... Continue Reading
Tag Archives: rail
Press Release: Brightline becomes first passenger rail with Starlink
Brightline, the only provider of modern, eco-friendly intercity rail in America, announced it is the first passenger rail service in the wor... Continue Reading
Choosing comfort over speed on Japan’s Hinotori Limited Express
When thinking about intercity train travel in Japan, the Shinkansen is probably the first thing that comes to mind. Whizzing through cities ... Continue Reading
Time and Space: UK first class air transport versus the train
In Great Britain, where true high-speed rail remains the stuff of dreams (outside of Eurostar), point-to-point air and train services are of... Continue Reading
Exploring Italian intermodality with Lufthansa and ITA
As airlines seek to further expand demand for their flights, growing catchment areas for airports is a key lever to pull. By and large, this... Continue Reading
Japan’s new Two Stars Joyful Train shows design power of nostalgia
With the continued success of the famous ‘Seven Stars in Kyushu’ cruise train, the opening of the Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen, and t... Continue Reading
Amtrak designs better PaxEx in advance of Airo debut
When you travel domestically, do you seek out comfort or speed? In Japan and other countries with advanced high-speed rail networks, travell... Continue Reading
Japan’s economy Shinkansen boasts smart operational, interior design
Japan’s newest Shinkansen trains, and the line they run on, are weird and wonderful beasts. The Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen, connecting Nagasaki... Continue Reading
Air France domestic business poses sub-2h30 flight ban questions
A domestic flight within France of less than two hours and thirty minutes? Haven’t they been banned, you ask? Well, not if you’re connecting... Continue Reading
How Amtrak treats Roomette passengers like royalty — mostly
When someone says they’re taking Amtrak from New York to Washington DC, the typical follow-up question is whether they’re taking a Northeast... Continue Reading
Lufthansa, Frankfurt Airport focus on #PaxEx in joint-venture alliance
Lufthansa and Frankfurt Airport are aiming to improve the operations, sustainability and other aspects of the passenger experience at the Ge... Continue Reading
Hugging the coast on Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner
Coastal erosion has disrupted Amtrak’s scenic Pacific Surfliner service between San Diego and Irvine, California. But just before Amtr... Continue Reading
Inside Austria’s next-gen Nightjet sleeper trains
Within the next three years, a fleet of nearly three dozen Austrian Railways (ÖBB) Nightjet sleeper trains will be whizzing their way throug... Continue Reading
Inter City charter service brings welcome quality to UK West Coast
Ongoing problems on the UK West Coast Main Line rail route, which connects the nation’s largest cities, has led to chronic overcrowding and ... Continue Reading
Why Ontario’s GO Transit is a go-to for travelers, including PRMs
Living in rural Ontario, there are next to no affordable options for me to travel to a major Canadian city that do not involve driving. That... Continue Reading