Rail Europe expands its network with Arenaways partnership
Cuneo pic by David Salamanca-via Unsplash
The partnership responds directly to the surging industry demand for 'slow travel' and authentic local immersion.
Rail Europe has announced the strategic addition of Arenaways to its carrier network, further diversifying its European rail inventory. This integration follows the recent onboarding of BritRail, European Sleeper, Leo Express, and Campania Express, underscoring the platform's commitment to providing travel agents with a comprehensive toolkit that extends beyond high-speed corridors into lucrative regional markets.
The partnership responds directly to the surging industry demand for 'slow travel' and authentic local immersion. By making these regional connections bookable through a single interface, Rail Europe enables travel sellers to easily capture the growing segment of travellers seeking Piedmont's renowned Slow Food heritage and medieval cultural landmarks.
For travel professionals, the Arenaways network offers a high-value upsell opportunity centered on the Piedmont region, an area synonymous with the international Slow Food movement. Destinations like Busca and Saluzzo—home to Chiocciola-awarded restaurants in the 2026 Osterie d'Italia guide—represent premium points of interest for culinary-focused itineraries.
The regional line services seven key stops: Cuneo, Busca, Costigliole Saluzzo, Verzuolo, Manta, Saluzzo, and Savigliano. This connectivity allows agents to build sophisticated, multi-stop circuits through Italian territories that were previously logistically challenging to include in traditional rail packages.
Key selling points include the late-Gothic secular frescoes at Castello della Manta and the impeccably preserved medieval architecture of Savigliano’s Piazza Santa Rosa.
