Eurostar launches ‘press for champagne’ button
A new ‘press for champagne’ button that allows Eurostar passengers to order a glass of fizz direct to their seat. The button is limited to selected Friday evening services from London to European cities in August. There is a catch – only 25 customers per train will be able to get their hands on the champagne. [independent.co.uk]
Remembering the Hoosier State (1980-2019)
Amtrak’s Hoosier State train died on Sunday, June 30 after a long illness. She was 38. The immediate cause of death was removal from life support by Indiana state officials. During her lifetime, she ran between Chicago and Indianapolis, but her later life was difficult and plagued by ever-increasing weakness. [railwayage.com]
See why the world’s best subway lines are destinations unto themselves
There are few better ways to feel like a local than to navigate a new city amid its bustling commuters, deciphering labyrinthine transit maps to reach your destination. From art exhibitions to shopping malls, the world’s best subway lines offer endless reasons to enjoy the ride — and to hop off! [nationalgeographic.com]
An Underground Bar in the Columbus Circle Subway Station
There’s a new place to drink near the din of New York Citys rumbling subterranean public transportation. Merchants’ Gate opened in May at the Columbus Circle Station, a bar that dares you to forget that you’re in a subway station. [nytimes.com]
San Francisco couple takes BART to wedding in Oakland
After getting ready for their wedding in a San Francisco hotel, Laura Hansen and Jeremy Bachrach — and their wedding party — headed down into the nearby BART station, where they all caught the subway to the ceremony venue, across the bay, in Oakland. [sfgate.com]
