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As Andy Burnham takes up residence in 10 Downing Street, the North West is firmly in the national spotlight. Travellers can celebrate the region's remarkable heritage on Ffestiniog Travel's new escorted North West England rail tour, an unforgettable 9-day journey through landscapes that shaped Britain's transport revolution and Burnham's home region. Travelling with a North West Rover Rail Pass, enjoy journeys over the scenic Settle & Carlisle Line, steam rides on the Keighley & Worth Valley, Ravenglass & Eskdale and Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railways, plus an in-depth visit to the Stainmore Railway Company with charter train and behind-the-scenes tour. Explore Manchester's Science & Industry Museum, ride Blackpool's famous tram network, cruise Lake Windermere and visit UNESCO-listed Saltaire. Departing 1 September 2027, the price from £1,395pp includes all rail travel, B&B hotels, excursions, one dinner, two lunches, local taxes and knowledgeable tour leader throughout.

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With soaring summer temperatures becoming increasingly common across the UK and many Mediterranean destinations, more travellers are seeking holidays that offer cooler climates, fresh mountain air and comfortable sightseeing.

Ffestiniog Travel believes the answer lies in Europe's spectacular rail network, where unforgettable journeys through alpine landscapes, snow-covered mountains and Nordic wilderness provide the perfect antidote to summer heat.

As the world-famous Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) celebrates a 145-year milestone, with renewed efforts to preserve this UNESCO World Heritage treasure, there has never been a better time to experience India's legendary mountain railways. Ffestiniog Travel's annual Indian Hill Railways holiday, departing 14 February 2027, is a 19-day escorted tour from £7,285pp. Highlights include a trip on the DHR's 145-year-old 'Joy' Train, journeys on the UNESCO-listed Nilgiri and Kalka–Shimla Railways, spectacular Himalayan scenery, tea plantations and iconic landmarks including the Taj Mahal, Golden Temple, Atari-Wagah Frontier and India Gate. Includes return flights, B&B hotels, rail travel, many meals and excursions – all escorted by an experienced tour leader throughout. With 37 years' experience escorting travellers to these extraordinary mountain railways, Ffestiniog Travel continues to offer one of the UK's most comprehensive rail holidays to India.

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Rail tour specialist Ffestiniog Travel has unveiled its new Rail Holidays of the World 2027 brochure, showcasing almost 40 escorted rail holidays across the UK, Europe and worldwide destinations. The latest programme continues the company's long-standing commitment to providing expertly curated rail-based travel experiences that combine scenic journeys, railway heritage, culture, history and authentic local experiences.

The 2027 collection features a host of exciting new itineraries alongside customer favourites, taking travellers from Christmas markets around Lake Constance and the hidden corners of Slovakia to the railways of Japan and South Korea. Each escorted holiday has been carefully designed to provide a rich programme of insightful travel and rail experiences.