Virgin Trains Motorbikes

I came across something totally new to me today - a motorbike that will take you to your destination from the railway station! Virgin Trains now have their own bikes on a service they are calling 'limobikes' from London's Euston station to any location in central London. It's being offered as a way to beat the traffic and they even provide the passenger with safety clothing for the journey. From the website it seems they are offering this service for ten pounds. Ok, I'll probably stick with my feet and the underground but for anyone who normally takes a taxi that will be a saving! Not only that but it seems like a lot of fun too!

You can find out about it at www.virgintrains.co.uk

Bikes by Tram

The Isle of Man Electric Railway is investigating the use of wagons to transport bikes behind passenger trams which link towns on the East Coast of the Isle of Man. The plan is to make the going easy for cyclists who wish to use the rail service. The new service could start as early as May this year.

The Manx Electric Railway runs between Douglas (the island's capital), Laxey and Ramsey in the north of the island. There is also a steam railway to the towns in the south of the Island.

Book French Sleepers by Monday 19th February 2007 for Savings

www.raileurope.co.uk are offering huge discounts on French sleeper trains for tickets purchased by 19th Feb 07 for travel between 4th Feb and 30th March 2007. More details and bookings from Raileurope

Save money on the Snow Train

Eurostar's snow train to the French Alps is now on sale. Savings of up to 30 pounds per person are on offer for the 2007 season. The Ski train runs direct from London and Ashford in Kent to ski resorts in the French Alps. Tickets can be purchased online from www.raileurope.co.uk and are available to UK, EU and US residents. Trains depart late on Friday afternoon and travel overnight so you arrive early Saturday morning to start your holiday.

Cheaper Travel for Young People in Scotland

If you are aged 16 - 18 or up to 25 and a full time volunteer, the Scottish Executive has launched a concessionary travel scheme for young people covering buses, trains and ferries.

The card gives 1/3 off the adult single fare on most buses across Scotland, a free Scottish Youth Rail card giving you 1/3 off rail travel and 2 free return ferry journeys to the mainland each year if you're resident on a Scottish Island.

The card is free and can be obtained from www.givememycard.org

Welcome

This new blog has been added to the Britain by Rail site to give up to date travel information and news on offers. I hope you find this useful.

Kevin