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

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.

I had my doubts about “doing” Switzerland by coach. But it’s just as spectacular and we frequently reach places trains can’t.

Europe’s night train revival is gaining speed, and Switzerland is stepping up with an exciting new route. Swiss Federal ...

The Gornergrat Bahn climbs from Zermatt to a spectacular viewpoint at 3,089 meters. With vistas of the Matterhorn and ...

Whether trains are public or private is not the deal-breaker for a well-functioning service — it is about a better delivery model ...

There may have been a point, somewhere back in the middle of the last century, where the train seemed to have lost the ...

Researchers across Europe are deploying advanced automation in rail transport and making it smarter, cleaner and more ...

Opened in 1988, it holds the title of the world’s longest undersea rail tunnel and accommodates both high-speed and regional ...

Luxury train travel is gathering steam, with exciting new routes blending old-world elegance and modern comfort.

We boarded Switzerland’s Elite Excellence Class to cross the Alps in full 5-star luxury, witnessing a journey few travelers ...

Swiss Federal Railways is adapting its national rail timetable on December 14 and plans to introduce night trains on the Bern ...