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Spanish trains can be fabulous, but also bewildering, hence this guide to all that's good to know
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Olten is the central hub of the Swiss rail network so it's a great base for riding trains into stunning landscapes.
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Be dazzled by Swiss Railways
Use these tips and discounts and you too can be wowed by the multitude fantastic Swiss rail journeys
Recently updated Train Guides
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Recently updated Station Guides
That recent trip around Europe involved taking trains to more than 50 stations, hence updated guides to these locations and more!
Recently updated Journey Guides
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Suggestions for how to save money, explanations of how reservations and rail passes work, plus step-by-step guides to booking online.
Need to know train travel information
No matter where you will be travelling by train in Europe these guides cover the key travel info.
Good to know train travel info
If you need tips and help with a specific aspect of European train travel, you'll likely find them here...
Look for a journey guide
More than 1000 unique guides are available for the most popular rail journeys in 15 countries. They show you the train, station and ticket booking info.
Best of Great Britain by train
How to make the most of British trains and railway journeys to experience beautiful scenery and wonderful locations
New look country guides
The top things worth knowing, ticket summaries and links to the busiest stations and most travelled trains
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