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Davos private jet arrivals soar by 170 per cent despite free trains

Despite calls from the WEF and global NGOs for Davos delegates to travel more sustainably, elevated private jet activity in Switzerland suggests they...

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Europe's most picturesque seaside towns you can reach by rail

Try a no-fly escape, with scenic Spanish resorts, heritage-filled French promenades and sandy Dutch and Belgian beaches among the mix

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How the London Moorgate Tube disaster that killed 43 people unfolded

One of Britain’s worst transport disasters struck deep underground at the London Moorgate station – but 50 years on, the cause of the accident...

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I fell in love with Italy’s magnificently affordable steam trains

A scenic, heritage route with lake views, vintage carriages and friendly passengers is less than a tenth of the price of similar journeys in the UK

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Grab a window seat for these unmissable European train journeys

From tiny towns to the steepest railways in the world, these journeys are about much more than the destination.

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My Life on the Subway

How much are recent fears a matter of perception?

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Still a mystery: why the cause of a Tube crash that killed 43 people remains unknown

A memorial service was held to mark the 50th anniversary of the 1975 Moorgate Tube crash in which 43 people died and 74 were injured. It remains the...

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I spent $9,000 for just one night on Europe's leading luxury train. Here are 5 reasons it's worth the splurge — and one why it isn't.

The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is a famous luxury sleeper train in Europe. I recently booked a one-night ride in the lowest tier of accommodation,...

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The 3,600-mile spectacular African train ride where tickets can cost £20k

Luxury train tours are proving a big hit, as tourists with deep pockets seek out the ultimate travel experience. Railbookers say they have seen a 68%...

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Train manager jailed for sexually assaulting teenager during fake ticket check

A train manager has been jailed for sexually assaulting an 18-year-old woman after ‘checking her ticket’.

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