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TopRail Tourist-Friendly Awards

TopRail Initiative TopRail (Tourism Opportunities for Railways) is an initiative by the International Union of Railways (UIC) that promotes and develops rail tourism worldwide. It aims to position rail transport as a sustainable, comfortable, and attractive option for...
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Survey: Future Rail Tourism

  Imagine a world where your journey is as memorable as your destination. By participating in this survey, you can help us shape the future of rail tourism, making it more enjoyable, sustainable, and tailored to your needs. Whether it's the scenic routes, the...
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ZSSK: A Key Player in Slovak Passenger Transport

ZSSK, the Slovak national carrier, was founded in 2005 and has since become a key player in passenger transport across Slovakia. Daily, ZSSK operates an average of 1,818 trains, serving approximately 200,000 passengers per day. The company transports more than 70...
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Music and trains bring people together

In 2021 the UIC TopRail Sector launched the ‘Music and trains bring people together’ initiative within the framework of the European Year of Rail. UIC is pleased to announce that the final ‘Music and trains bring people together’ video will be played during November...
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UIC TopRail Photo Competition 2021 themed around “My Secret Rail Spots”

In celebration of the European Year of Rail, UIC invites railway employees to become ambassadors of their railways by sharing their favorite rail spots. Join the TopRail group's exciting photo competition and showcase the beauty and charm of rail travel. Inspire...
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Sichuan province opens first interprovincial tourism train this year

Recently, with the gradual warming of the climate and the rebound of the domestic tourism market, China Railway Chengdu Bureau Group organizes trips on the themes of “Spring excursion”, “Marriage and Friendship”, “Study trip”, “Red tourism "And" Rural tourism ", etc....
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Rail Infrastructure Transforms Sustainable Tourism In South Africa

Last year, travel and tourism contributed almost half a trillion rand to South Africa’s economy and generated 8.6% of all the economic activity in the country. This is according to an annual review by the World Travel and Tourism Council¹. During the State of the...
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Unesco launches new travel platform World Heritage Journeys of the EU to promote sustainable tourism in EU

Coinciding with the European Heritage Days celebrations, UNESCO will launch the first-ever web platform dedicated to World Heritage and sustainable travel. Supported by the European Union, the platform features 34 selected World Heritage sites spread across 19...
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Luxury train to travel the length of New Zealand – unpacking just once

A luxury train carrying high-paying guests from Auckland to Queenstown over six days could be up and running within the next two years. The Antipodean Explorer venture is planning to buy 31 old carriages from Auckland Transport and refurbish them into "the world's...
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MÁV-START seed transporting partner of the 17th FINA Word and Master Championship 2017

MÁV-START provides special offers and services to the thousands of participant and visitors who wish to witness the great swimming performances of FINA. The competitions and locations – the River Danube in Budapest and Lake Balaton at Balatonfüred – will provide...
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Launch of TopRail Initiative
APPLICATION SUBMISSION DEADLINE
FIRST ROUND SELECTION PROCESS
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OF FINALISTS TO PITCH
AWARD CEREMONY
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Discover TopRail

Austria – ÖBB

Austria – ÖBB

Canada – VIA Rail

Canada – VIA Rail

France – UNECTO

France – UNECTO

Greece – Hellenic train

Greece – Hellenic train

Hungary – MÁV-START

Hungary – MÁV-START

Iran – RAI

Iran – RAI

Italy – Fondazione FS

Italy – Fondazione FS

Italy – Trenitalia

Italy – Trenitalia

Japan – JR

Japan – JR

Portugal – CP E.P.E.

Portugal – CP E.P.E.

Slovakia – ZSSK

Slovakia – ZSSK

Slovenia – SŽ

Slovenia – SŽ

South Korea – KORAIL

South Korea – KORAIL

Spain – FGC

Spain – FGC

Spain – Renfe

Spain – Renfe

Switzerland – RhB

Switzerland – RhB

Switzerland – SBB

Switzerland – SBB

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