We love trains. And so will you!
Welcome to a new type of trains network. No, we’re not a train operator, but we’re so much more than that.
We are Trains Plus, a new network of trains-related Web and offline properties. An alliance of like-minded rail website networks that come together to serve both passengers, enthusiasts, industry experts, and others.
The websites that make us
We’re committed to the rail world and beyond. To get passengers safely from A to B, but also to use rails and tracks to explore what’s beyond the stations.
NEXT STATION: CHINA / EURASIA
Exploring China station by station since 2017, and across Eurasian routes since 2019.
(Parts of Eurasian projects are suspended due to the war in Ukraine.)
STEP BY STEP TRAINS
Some stations are complex and are labyrinths. No problem: Step by Step Trains help you navigate unfamiliar terrain, plus help you maximise your time at stations.
TICKET GATE 19
Podcasts designed to inspire rail travel.
Relaunching summer 2023.
TRACK E
Whilst there will always be a market for people nostalgically clinging onto their paper tickets, for most people, they’ll get their tickets from their mobile devices or the Web. Track E is here to monitor the mobile- and Internet-ticketing world, review apps, and advocate for the digitalisation of railway ticket sales.
Launches autumn 2023.
TRACKING CHINA
Keeping you abreast of the latest rail happenings in China. Designed for both general audiences, railway enthusiasts, and rail professionals. Online since 2012.
Relaunches autumn 2023.
TRACKING SWITZERLAND
Taking a look at the railway world in the Alpine republic, known for its mountain highways, super-long tunnels, and precision train timetabling.
Relaunches autumn 2023.
TRAVELCLUB 350
A new community for those who prefer High Speed Rail, with an initial focus especially on China and Switzerland.
UNLOCK 350
Rediscovering China by High Speed Rail. Travel around the country on the nation’s High Speed network.
OTHER NEW PROJECTS
are coming soon (launching later 2023 or early 2024)