Rocky Mountaineer is changing its schedule starting in April, bringing a steadier flow of tourists through Kamloops.

James Terry, the rail tour company’s executive vice-president and chief operations officer, will discuss the change this evening in a presentation to the Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association’s AGM. The meeting takes place from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Plaza Heritage Hotel, 405 Victoria St. Read the full story

Alberta has reserved a luxury train during the Vancouver Olympics as part of a $7- million marketing plan meant to woo tourists and business executives.

The province has exclusively booked the Rocky Mountaineer for runs between Vancouver and Whistler, B.C., between Feb 12 and 28. Read the full story

This year, skip the Christmas sweater and give them a unique gift they’ll really remember – a stunning rail journey between Vancouver and Whistler.

Until January 5, 2010, BC and Washington Residents pay only $109 per adult round trip when booking four or more guests. Read the full story

Celebrating its 20th anniversary with a new logo, website, train design and route names ~

Rocky Mountaineer is gearing up to celebrate 20 successful years in business and will relaunch its brand, strengthening its position as one of the world’s best travel experiences. Consistently committed to innovation and excellence, Rocky Mountaineer’s new logo and branding will be implemented throughout the entire company, starting with the recently released 2010 brochure and newly launched, user-friendly website Read the full story

A steam train passes over the Ribblehead viaduct on the Settle to Carlisle line

The Settle to Carlisle line has been named the second best train trip in the world by an American news network.

Travelling the 73 miles of the line, through some of Yorkshire’s most spectacular countryside, is more thrilling than being a train passenger between Paris and Istanbul on the Orient Express, ABC News claims. Read the full story

Book now to ride the rails with Rocky Mountaineer (1-800-665-7245, www.rockymountaineer.com) in 2010 and take advantage of an Early Booking Bonus. It gives you travel credits for everything from extra hotel nights, car rentals and city tours to airfare or a ride on the Rocky Mountaineer Whistler Sea to Sky Climb (between Vancouver and Whistler). Read the full story