Alpine showstoppers, time-travelling railways and more — explore these lesser-known trips on Europe’s most punctual network. The historic Schynige Platte Railway climbs 1,420m in just over 50 minutes, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In Switzerland, the Gornergrat train ascends 4,900 feet from Zermatt to the Gornergrat summit, making it the second-highest ...

The Glacier Express is one of Switzerland’s most famous scenic train routes. Excellence Class offers a premium version of the journey. This video explores the seating, dining, and service available to ...

The longest railway tunnel in the world is a 35-mile long journey located in the south of Switzerland surrounded by the ...

Europe’s perfect one-day journey? After travelling through one country and two degrees of latitude, I think I can name it. To find the deepest south point in Switzerland, begin in Italy: ideally, Como ...

Winter in Europe means postcard-like snowy scenery, twinkling lights, hearty feasts and Christmas markets. It’s a time for people to unwind, gear up for end-of-year holidays and enjoy some much-needed ...

A 1.2 mile long Swiss passenger train broke the world record on the Albula Bernina line, winding through the heart of the Alps.

Rail travel remains one of the most rewarding ways to see Europe—an antidote to hurried airport transfers where the journey itself becomes the destination. With rail tourism picking up again in 2024 ...

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 ...