Trains in Europe
Here's everything you need to know about train travel
In Europe, the shortest (and cheapest) distance between two points is lined with railroad tracks. The train is the preferred mode of travel by everyone, from farmers and grannies to businesswomen and visitors. European trains run on time, are clean and comfortable, and have a vast network that covers almost every minor city.
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Useful Links
Europe railpasses: Raileurope.com
Europe trains: Raileurope.com, Bahn.de, Railfaneurope.net
U.S. trains: Amtrak.com
Canada trains: VIARail.ca
Australia trains: Railaustralia.com.au
New Zealand trains:Tranzscenic.co.nz
Japan trains: Hyperdia.com, Jrpass.com
India trains: Irctc.co.in, Indianrail.gov.in, Cleartrip.com
China trains: Official/Chinese only (China-mor.gov.cn, Tielu.org), in English (Chinatraintickets.net)
Thailand trains: Railway.co.th
General train info: Seat61.com
Europe trains: Raileurope.com, Bahn.de, Railfaneurope.net
U.S. trains: Amtrak.com
Canada trains: VIARail.ca
Australia trains: Railaustralia.com.au
New Zealand trains:Tranzscenic.co.nz
Japan trains: Hyperdia.com, Jrpass.com
India trains: Irctc.co.in, Indianrail.gov.in, Cleartrip.com
China trains: Official/Chinese only (China-mor.gov.cn, Tielu.org), in English (Chinatraintickets.net)
Thailand trains: Railway.co.th
General train info: Seat61.com
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