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Looking ahead to the new and fabulous European train travel services which will be available in 2021 - and beyond

New and revived international rail routes, plus new trains and stations means that it has never been easier or more comfortable to explore Europe by train. With the vast majority of the temporarily suspended services revived, there is a window of opportunity to ride the rails!

Britain excels in its service frequency and number of new trains and stations - plus there are some unique aspects of the ticketing that passengers can benefit from! And who can resist a journey by steam train!

Follow in ShowMeTheJourney's foot steps and discover how to explore stunning Cornwall by train - including trips to the beautiful towns of Falmouth, Looe, Padstow and St Ives!

Insights and easy access to all that's good to know about taking the train to explore beautiful Wales. Don't miss out on the stunning journeys by both modern and steam trains!

Discover all you need to know the practical aspects of travelling around wonderful Scotland by train, including insights to the benefits of using rail passes or tickets. Plus links to maps, ticket bookings, journey ideas, itineraries and destination guides

The information now focused on which daytime services are still operating to limited timetables, plus which overnight services are still suspended.

Having travelled 1000s of kilometers around Switzerland by train, these were the most incredible Swiss train journeys which were taken. Get the inside track on how you can also take these fantastic train rides.

If you want to explore Austria, Belgium, Germany, Ireland, Scotland, south-east Europe, Spain, The Czech Republic, The Netherlands or Wales by train, then these rail passes and special tickets can be a great way to go where you want, while saving money too!

Featuring pan-European general tips and advice for travelling with bicycles on trains in Europe. PLUS specific guides to taking bikes on trains in Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and The Netherlands - including bike ticket booking links and step-by-step guides