Tag: railroad
World’s largest steam locomotive is returning to the rails
The 150th anniversary celebration of the transcontinental railroad's completion isn't over yet. Union Pacific is just gathering steam following its May 9 ceremony ... Read More
Wines and sunsets: New train excursion in Colorado
Travelers visiting the Alamosa area have a new option for a Friday or Saturday night activity: wine, food, history, scenery, ... Read More
Hotel History: “Keyed-up executives unwind at Sheraton”
In 1965, the Sheraton Corporation of America, under the leadership of President Ernest Henderson, created a brilliant advertising campaign: “Keyed-up ... Read More
Emergency statement for tourists in Peru from PROMPERU
In response to the farming strike announced for May 13, 2019 in Cusco, PROMPERU has issued the following information: On ... Read More
EscapeMaker to host all women-led first-ever Virtual Agritourism Conference
Fourteen women industry experts join forces to create an evergreen educational resource for innkeepers, farmers, winemakers, craft beverage producers and ... Read More
Hotel del Coronado: One of the most popular beach resorts in the US
The renowned Hotel del Coronado is a grand example of elegant Victorian architecture providing one of the most beautiful and ... Read More
IGLTA’s 36th Annual Global Convention goes live in New York City
The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association will share selections of main stage content via Facebook Live throughout its 36th Annual Global ... Read More
Improving safety for India rail
Indian Railways is taking steps to improve safety standards and services as it is also moving forward with providing faster ... Read More
Taipei City Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival ready to welcome international travelers
New Taipei City Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival was once voted by TripAdvisor as "the most recommended cultural activity for international ... Read More
Hotel history: The Grand on Mackinac Island still thriving after 132 years
The "Grand" as it is called on the island, is a historic coastal resort with a spectacular 660-foot long, three-story ... Read More
Union Pacific appoints new Chief Operating Officer
Union Pacific today named Jim Vena chief operating officer, effective Jan. 14. He served as executive vice president and chief ... Read More
Why travel to Alaska in the Winter?
The U.S. State of Alaska is known to be a popular summer destination. It's widely known Alaska is very cold ... Read More
Hotel history: Mary Elizabeth Jane Colter
Mary Elizabeth Jane Colter was a pioneering American woman architect and interior designer whose distinct architectural knowledge was steeped in ... Read More
Alaska Railroad resumes services following earthquake
The Alaska Railroad will restore all regularly scheduled freight and passenger services beginning today, Tuesday, Dec. 4, following the 7.0-magnitude ... Read More
Tanga-Arusha-Musoma railway skips Serengeti National Park
ARUSHA, Tanzania (eTN) - Tanzania and Uganda have agreed that a proposed joint commercial rail track that runs from Tanga-Arusha-Musoma-Kampala, ... Read More
Railroad from Juba gets the green light
(eTN) - Information was received overnight from Berlin, Germany, that a conference between the New Sudan Foundation, ThyssenKrupp GfT Gleistechnik, ... Read More
MIR Corporation’s new Trans-Siberian Railroad brochure just released detailing journeys by private and scheduled train
Seattle-based MIR Corporation is pleased to announce the publication of an exciting new brochure, "Experience the Tran-Siberian Railway, Your Route ... Read More
US and UK exchange railroad security and counterterrorism practices
Members of the Amtrak Police Department (APD), Amtrak Office of Security Strategy and Special Operations (OSSSO), and British Transport Police ... Read More
Disneyland railroad chugs along on used cooking oil
ANAHEIM, CA - As part of its ongoing commitment to the environment, Disneyland Resort announced two innovative environmental initiatives to ... Read More