French TGV offers ‘no matter why’ refunds for delay
Even if it’s caused by a tree on the tracks, France’s SNCF will now offer refunds for delays on its TGV trains.
Even if it’s caused by a tree on the tracks, France’s SNCF will now offer refunds for delays on its TGV trains.
Europe’s busiest rail station is due for a major makeover as Paris bids for the Olympics and reacts to complaints the station is ‘squalid’
France’s TGV network continues to grow, and to update its rolling stock. SNCF officials showed off their latest trains last week, with a third of
The Strasburg Train – Pennsylvania. Climb aboard the larger-than-life steam train and enjoy a round-trip ride through the tranquil Amish countryside to Paradise, PA and back. This is the most relaxing…
Our excellent group of puzzle solvers quickly put an end to this travel quiz. The puzzle was first solved by PortMoresby, who emailed her correct answer at 8:25 am to: [email protected] . Roderick Simpson…
The Orient Express! The very mention of its name brings images of eastern cities, romantic trysts, exotic costumes, shining spires and minarets—and, of course, that’s why it was given that name. It began its run from Paris to Istanbul in…
No, not a king’s arboretum, or the Budapest palm house. And not in the Mid-Atlantic region. PortMoresby came closest when she suggested an airport, possibly in southern Spain. It’s actually the main long-distance waiting room of Madrid’s Atocha…
Gumbo had fun with last week’s puzzle, which featured a railroad station…so he thought: Why not a train, this time? And since the last one was in England, why not try back in the U.S.A.? (sorry, John Lennon…) So, here’s Puzzle #39, and good…
When I was researching the history of the land my house is built on I opened up so much information. During WW1 the land was used for a temporary Army Camp. Many new soldiers were from Wales – 20 miles away – who spoke no English !
For Kettering, in Northamptonshire, England, this railroad station and the rail lines that have served it have an important role in history and today.
Even if it’s caused by a tree on the tracks, France’s SNCF will now offer refunds for delays on its TGV trains.
Europe’s busiest rail station is due for a major makeover as Paris bids for the Olympics and reacts to complaints the station is ‘squalid’
France’s TGV network continues to grow, and to update its rolling stock. SNCF officials showed off their latest trains last
The Strasburg Train – Pennsylvania. Climb aboard the larger-than-life steam train and enjoy a round-trip ride through the tranquil Amish countryside to Paradise, PA and back. This is the most relaxing…
Our excellent group of puzzle solvers quickly put an end to this travel quiz. The puzzle was first solved by PortMoresby, who emailed her correct answer at 8:25 am to: [email protected] . Roderick Simpson…
The Orient Express! The very mention of its name brings images of eastern cities, romantic trysts, exotic costumes, shining spires and minarets—and, of course, that’s why it was given that name. It began its run from Paris to Istanbul in…
No, not a king’s arboretum, or the Budapest palm house. And not in the Mid-Atlantic region. PortMoresby came closest when she suggested an airport, possibly in southern Spain. It’s actually the main long-distance waiting room of Madrid’s Atocha…
Gumbo had fun with last week’s puzzle, which featured a railroad station…so he thought: Why not a train, this time? And since the last one was in England, why not try back in the U.S.A.? (sorry, John Lennon…) So, here’s Puzzle #39, and good…
When I was researching the history of the land my house is built on I opened up so much information. During WW1 the land was used for a temporary Army Camp. Many new soldiers were from Wales – 20 miles away – who spoke no English !
For Kettering, in Northamptonshire, England, this railroad station and the rail lines that have served it have an important role in history and today.