A trackside fire has shut down train services on Auckland's Southern and Eastern line between Otahuhu and Papakura.

High-speed trains linking Australia's big eastern seaboard cities are again on the horizon.

Miniature trains have enjoyed a rise in popularity over the past few years thanks to a certain engine called Thomas.

Since Eurostar launched services between London and Paris in 1994, it has cornered the largest share of the richest travel market in Europe.

The Waitakere Tramline was built in the early 1900s to facilitate repairs and maintenance to the Waitakere Dam. Weekly trips have now been running for 35 years and are a great way to amuse the entire family, whatever the weather.