About this episode

Dan Christian interviews Frank Marini about the resurgence of rail travel and its evolving perception among travelers.

Send us Fan Mail Rail is having a real moment, and not for the reasons most people think. The tracks haven’t changed, but how travelers see them has. In 2026, rail is no longer the alternative to flying or driving. It’s becoming the experience itself. To close out our Rise of Rail Series with Railbookers and Rail Month itself, Dan sits down with Railbookers CEO Frank Marini to unpack what’s really driving the rail renaissance and why more travelers are choosing the journey itself, not just th...

People in this episode

Host: Dan Christian

Guest: Frank Marini

Topics covered

• rail travel
• travel technology
• travel experiences
• rail renaissance
• sustainable travel

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Railbookers

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