Rail Europe Snow Train Cancelled for 09/10 Season

Sad news folks. Rail Europe announced yesterday that the overnight snow train for the coming winter season has been cancelled. Despite being better for the environment, the snow train appears to be the latest victim of the current economic climate. The statement reads:

We’re really sad to announce that the Snow Train won’t be running during the coming ski season. Unfortunately, the current economic climate and poor exchange rates along with an increase in our operating costs, has meant that the service would not be financially viable.

But, lest we forget, you can still reach the French Alps by train. Eurostar runs a day train and a night train, which can whisk you to the Alps at 186 mph. Tickets for the coming winter season will be available in the next few weeks, so check back for more details. Eurostar tickets can be bought online, and check the Eurostar site for more details.

Only Three Snow Trains Remaining for 2009!

Writing this update is a bit like hearing the last orders bell at a bar - you know its coming but you don't want to hear it.

Snow train travel has been a roaring success once again this year, with most of the snow trains to and from the Alps being completely sold out.

But for those who haven't had their snow fix for 2009, there are still three snow train journeys remaining, and Rail Europe are offering £50 off the next two journeys. Here are the details:

1) Depart Fri 13th March, Return Sat 21st March - £219 - BOOK NOW!
2) Depart Fri 20th March, Return Sat 28th March - £219 - BOOK NOW!
3) Depart Fri 27th March, Return Sat 4th April - £269 - BOOK NOW!

The last Rail Europe snow train of the season departing on the 3rd April is already sold out.

See you in Val Thorens?

My ski trip is finally sorted for 2009. There's a group of 6 of us off to Val Thorens. According to j2Ski, we've timed it perfectly as the forecast shows a dump of snow on the radar for Sunday and Monday!

So how do we get to Val Thorens? You can get the Eurostar from London and grab a connecting service in Gare du Nord in Paris. The snow train will then take you South, where you eventually stop at Moutiers. Val Thorens is approximately a 35 - 40 minute transfer.

So if any of you are heading over to Val Thorens next week, I hope to see you on the slopes! We have a few fancy dress outfits planned, so if you see Captain America on the slopes give me a wave!

Eurostar January Seat Sale - £59 Return

Eurostar's January sale is still in full flow. There are 200,000 seats available to Paris and Brussels from just £59 return.



There's just over 2 weeks left for the sale, so if you fancy a last minute jaunt to the continent, then book your Eurostar tickets online now!

Snow Train. Made of Snow.

Check out this cool picture from the Harbin 2009 Ice & Snow Festival! It's an actual snow train. No problems about carbon reduction here! The passenger carriages have even been partly carved out for visitors to go inside.