In Switzerland, the Gornergrat train ascends 4,900 feet from Zermatt to the Gornergrat summit, making it the second-highest railway in Europe after the Jungfraubahnen. Photograph by Artur Debat, Getty ...

I smile as Silvia – our tour leader on Intrepid’s eight-day Best of Switzerland rail trip – guides us confidently through Zurich’s main station, tickets to Lucerne in hand. Though Italian, Silvia now ...

Over nine days, my daughter and I traveled across Switzerland by train, starting in Geneva and making our way east through storybook mountain towns, sparkling lakes, and more jaw-dropping views than I ...

The 10 most beautiful train rides in Europe include epic journeys up a mountain in Norway, along the coast of Cosica, and across the Scottish Highlands.

Winding their way through bucolic valleys and dramatic mountain passes via dozens of tunnels and spiraling viaducts, the Rhaetian Railway’s Albula and Bernina lines are an engineering marvel and one ...

Rail Europe added complimentary days to the Swiss Travel Pass, with first-class travelers receiving one free day when they purchase four-day passes and two free days when they buy eight-day passes.

Winter travel can feel like a gamble, but Europe’s railways continue to gain traction as a safer bet. The European rail tourism industry was valued ... Read moreThe post European ...

Grape harvests, colorful foliage and local festivities make autumn a great time to take a scenic train or tram excursion. By Palko Karasz Lazy rivers, spectacular valleys cloaked in autumn colors, ...

This month's Quiz2Win offers travel agents an unforgettable opportunity to experience Europe's winter magic with a trip to France and Switzerland, courtesy of Rail Europe. Begin your journey in France ...

Once a year, the Switzerland’s federal rail operator SBB (Schweizerische Bundesbahnen) reconfigures the country’s Switzerland’s train schedule. And every year, it becomes front page news across the ...