Travel News
Ebbsfleet Landmark designs unveiled
8th May 2008
Rail travellers embarking on a journey to Europe from Ebbsfleet International will soon be greeted by one of five potential landmarks that were unveiled today... More
See Montpellier by bicycle
31st March 2008
For an exhilarating way to experience Montpellier, why not try hiring a bicycle? From June 28th, visitors will have even more access to bikes as part of the Vélomagg programme... More
Faster check-in at Paris Gare du Nord
28th February 2008
Nobody likes to come home after a short break in Paris, but at least travellers may soon have the consolation of a smooth experience when catching their return train... More
See Barcelona and Madrid in the same break
27th February 2008
Have you ever wished that you could experience the beauty of both Barcelona and Madrid in the same weekend?.. More
Dame Kelly Holmes opens Ebbsfleet
4th February 2008
A very special guest was on hand to open the new station at Ebbsfleet International last week... More
The flexibility of rail travel
7th December 2007
The growth of high-speed rail networks as a means for travelling in Europe has afforded passengers much more freedom in planning their breaks... More
Lille's Palais des Beaux-Arts - the UK's"new local museum"
6th December 2007
The arrival of high-speed rail travel between the UK and Lille has brought a "new and rather grand local museum" to British art lovers... More
Opening of the Lotschberg Tunnel
6th December 2007
Travel from Basel, Bern or Zürich is set to become much faster with the opening of the Lotschberg Base Tunnel in the Valais region of Switzerland on December 9th... More
Abta: Rail travel is increasingly attractive
3rd December 2007
The Association of British Travel Agents (Abta) has described rail travel as "increasingly attractive" to those looking to travel around Europe... More
Art in the City in Nice
26th November 2007
Visitors to Nice are now able to combine travel around the city centre with a viewing of 14 works of modern art... More
The Prado Museum reopens after extension
7th November 2007
It has been a busy week at one of Spain's most prestigious museums - the Prado in Madrid - after the opening of a new wing at the end of last month... More
Tunnel Vision
29th October 2007
On December 9th 2007 the world’s longest rail tunnel on land will become operational. Switzerland opened the Lötschberg Base Tunnel in a grand ceremony in June this year, but it is not until December that the tunnel will be officially operational... More
Eurostar's Search
29th October 2007
On November 14 1994 after eight years of construction the maiden voyage of Eurostar took place, taking the first passengers from Waterloo International to the Continent. Of course a photographer was on hand to mark this momentous occasion... More
Italy Rail Strikes
23rd October 2007
Italy rail strikes on 9 November 2007. Affected customers wil be contacted by the Railbookers team... More
New Galeries Lafayette in Lille
22nd October 2007
Shopping in Lille now has an extra touch of class with the opening of Galeries Lafayette, one of France's premier fashion retailers... More
French Rail Strikes
19th October 2007
There is a French Rail Strike on 18th and 19th October 2007. Trains running in and through France, including Eurostar and Paris Metro trains may be affected... More
Royal Mail Strikes
11th October 2007
Due to the Royal Mail strikes taking place this week and next week, Railbookers are looking for the best method to get travel documents to our customers... More
Milan plots return to golden age of canals
9th October 2007
After years of neglect, plans are afoot to restore the canal network of Milan to its former glory... More
Strolls along Prague's riverside
17th September 2007
Visitors to Prague have long marvelled at the Old Town Square, the Castle and Charles Bridge; but a trip to the Czech capital could soon have a whole new aspect with the building of a new promenade along the banks of the Vltava... More
Lotschberg Base Tunnel opens
4th September 2007
Travel between the Valais region of Switzerland and the rest of the country is set to become far quicker with the opening of the Lötschberg Base Tunnel on December 9th... More
Davos Inclusive Card launched
24th August 2007
Visitors to Davos have been afforded even more freedom to explore the city and its many treasures with the launch of the Davos Inclusive Card... More
Rail link between Europe and Africa mooted
23rd August 2007
With travelling to Europe set to become even easier with the launch of the new Eurostar services from St Pancras in London, rail travellers might be interested to learn that getting to Africa by rail could become a reality too... More
Eurostar set for St Pancras International
16th August 2007
Eurostar is set to launch its services from St Pancras International on Wednesday November 14th... More
