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Advancing Rail Tourism in Europe: TopRail’s Partnership with the Tour&Rail EU Project (2024–2026)

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Future Rail Tourism Workshop

The International Union of Railways (UIC) invites you to the Future Rail Tourism Workshop, an online event exploring rail’s role in sustainable and innovative tourism. Drawing from the Future Rail Tourism (FRT) project, the workshop will present survey insights,...
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TopRail Tourist-Friendly Awards

UIC Launches TopRail Tourist-Friendly Awards to Celebrate Excellence in Rail Tourism The International Union of Railways (UIC) is proud to announce the launch of the TopRail Tourist-Friendly Awards, a new initiative designed to spotlight outstanding contributions to...
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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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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

Italy – Trenord

Italy – Trenord

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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