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The London service's spring start also sees Tailor Made Rail launch compatible green getaway to Venice of the North, home of canals, clogs, cheese and so much more.

Journeying without transfer in both directions will witness low-carbon trains compete with flights while benefiting from shorter check-in times and no luggage restrictions.

To mark the occasion Tailor Made Rail have unveiled new trips to Amsterdam and Netherlands’ second city Rotterdam, also enjoying direct link back to London from May 18.

Eco-friendly breaks include all rail travel and two nights hotel accommodation in Amsterdam and Rotterdam from £569 per person.

Simon Hodge, MD of the independent train travel experts specialising in bespoke rail holidays across Europe and around the world, is among those planning to travel on inaugural April 30 Amsterdam to London journey.

For more details contact 020 33227741 or visit www.tailormaderail.com and www.tailormaderail.com/itinerary/amsterdam-and-rotterdam/​ sites.