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 ...

Where to start: Lucerne, Montreux, or Interlaken serve as ideal bases, offering both scenic rail links and easy day trips without the need for a car. Why trains shine: Routes like the GoldenPass, ...

Aerial view of modern red train on Landwasser viaduct past alpine mountains and forest at sunset - Tawatchaiprakobkit/Getty Images In 2018, online train booking service Loco2 carried out Europe's ...

Iconic Swiss routes: Panoramic trains like the Glacier Express and Bernina Express showcase Switzerland’s mountains, lakes, and UNESCO sites with large‑window coaches. Slow travel appeal: These ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Visit the Pradaschier toboggan run in Churwalden at the Arosa Lenzerheide recreation area near the Bernina Express. Open year-round, it's the longest toboggan track in the ...

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / WatchThursday, Dec. 25, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV Hosted by veteran traveler and avid train buff Jeff Wilson, "Real Rail Adventures: Swiss Winter Magic" ...

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, ...

EUROSTAR has taken the next step to launch trains to a new European country – for the first time ever. A new agreement has ...

Discover the top destinations for train travel across the world, from the Rocky Mountains of Canada to Mount Fuji in Japan ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. One of the best ways to view the changing autumnal colors is with a scenic train ride. There are a variety of routes across the US ...