Few nations nail train travel like the Swiss: an extensive, impeccably run network whisks travellers effortlessly from Alpine peaks to piazza terraces. Here are some of the spots along the way.

Alpine showstoppers, time-travelling railways and more — explore these lesser-known trips on Europe’s most punctual network.

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 ...

Take a nine-day tour of Switzerland on some of the world's most famous trains. "Scenic Alps by Rail" offered by Alpenwild (www.alpenwild.com, 801-226-9026), is a small-group tour that includes ...

In today's On the Pulse episode, I interview Christelle Deillon, Sales and Marketing Manager for Travel Switzerland and Stacy Bartels Key Account Director, Americas West, for Rail Europe. Together we ...

EVERY SEASON in Switzerland is a good season, but this three-day itinerary, focusing on dynamic cities and the rail routes between them, is optimal for long spring and summer days. You can align with ...

Amtrak fans claim several trains as scenic, most notably the Adirondack, California Zephyr and the Coast Starlight; and the Canadians tout their Canadian routes, at least the part between Edmonton and ...

Planes and automobiles have their purpose too, but nothing captures the spirit and scenery of travel like a classic rail journey. These 8 standout trips are why we love trains. View post: These 10 ...