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A beginner's guide to European rail travel
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The newly updated Rugby World Cup By Train guide

Tickets are already on sale for rail journeys between Paris and the host cities of the first two games of the Group stages.

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Highlights of the new pan-European timetables

The new pan-European rail timetables commenced on Dec 11th The major recent changes, which impact on entire routes have been included on this summary

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The changes to routes and schedules have now been added to the guides to taking the most popular European rail routes.

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Travelling With Children on European Trains All that's good to know about travelling with children on European trains from tips to enhancing jou...
Taking A Bike on European Trains How to travel with standard non-folding bicycles on trains in 13 European countries and on the inter...
Dogs on European trains The rules around travelling with dogs on trains can vary hugely in Europe, tickets may or not be req...
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Travel between Brussels and Berlin on a new direct night train From May 25th the capitals of Belgium and Germany will be connected by a new direct rail link on tra...
The Golden Pass Express is direct between Montreux and Interlaken
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Tickets for Seniors on European Trains There are no pan-European rules for how Seniors can and can't travel at cheaper prices on European t...
How to travel to and from European airports by train
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Ideas for using passes to travel by train in Great Britain
Using rail passes in Great Britain and on Eurostar Why they can be good idea, plus tips for exploring Britain beyond London by train; and a guide to bo...

Ideas & Inspiration: Continental Europe

Beautiful railway journeys to and from wonderful locations create fabulous memories, so discover how to take unforgettable trips.

When taking the slow train is more spectacular than taking an express
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The 15 Most Beautiful Train Journeys in Switzerland
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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.

Using Eurail and InterRail Passes - A starting point
How to use Eurail and InterRail to see Europe by train A guide to using these rail passes to explore Europe, packed with practical info and insights gained...
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How to make the most of British trains and railway journeys to experience beautiful scenery and wonderful locations

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