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Rail Europe’s Chris Shares his Personal Account of the Fall Berlin Wall in 1989

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

November 9, 1989. I still remember that day like it was yesterday. I was studying for my High School finals and had the TV on as background noise. All of sudden, the movie was interrupted for the breaking news that changed the history of Germany and entire Europe.

Only a few weeks earlier I went to Berlin using an overnight train from Stuttgard to Berlin, now no longer an overnight journey due to the ICE High Speed Train. Nothing fancy, a 2nd class couchette cabin which had to be shared with 5 more travelers.

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Tags: 20th Anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, Berlin, Berlin Wall, East Germany, Germany, High Speed Trains, ICE Trains, Intercity Express Trains, rail travel, S-Bahn, Stuttgart, train travel, travel, West Germany
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Reservations closed on Artesia Day Trains after December 13

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

As of right now, reservations for Artesia Day train service after December 13th, 2009, are closed. We just received this information from our partners in Europe. As soon as these routes are opened back up, we will be sure to post an update. Reservations for the Artesia Night train are not affected at this time.

The Artesia Day train travels on various routes between France and Italy. Operating on a high-speed network, the Artesia Day train reduces travel times between popular cities in France and Italy. A ride aboard the Artesia Day train is not one that is easily forgotten! Between the scenery that surrounds you and the pleasant staff on-board, you’ll almost wish you had more time on the train!

But as with most high-speed trains, the benefit of traveling at high speeds is that you can make the most out of your time in your desired destination.

Taking a trip to France or Italy before December 13th? You might want to look into taking the Artesia Day train and experience the thrill of high-speed train travel!

Tags: artesia, France, Italy, service updates, train travel
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Cisalpino services to be taken over by SBB and Trenitalia as of December 13th

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

Rail Europe has received word that Cisalpino brand trains will be discontinued as of December 13, 2009. Cisalpino trains operate within Italy and Switzerland, transporting passengers to some Europe’s most beautiful cities.

Service along Cisalpino routes should not be effected, the routes will be covered by the parent companies, SBB and Trenitalia, without any disruption to passengers. This change in service will go into effect with the winter schedule change. And again, as of December 13, 2009, the Cisalpino brand will no longer exist.

So, you have a limited amount of time to travel aboard a Cisalpino branded train. The trains along this high-speed route actually tilt as they whisk passengers to their destinations. The tilting helps reduce travel times, allowing you to spend more time in Geneva, Bern, Milan, Florence or Venice (just a few top destinations on Cisalpino routes!).

Tags: Cisalpino, SBB, service updates, Trenitalia
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Nancy’s Six days of Rail Travel through France and England

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

Day 1 Start of Adventure

Landed at CDG in Paris and used my France Rail Pass to board the RER train 30 minutes into the city center. Surprised as to how easy it was to get into Paris! I must say I was a little worried, good to keep in mind for future stop overs in Paris.

Then a guided tour of The Louvre by City Rama – our guide showed us the highlights, which were a tourist’s delight.

Afternoon: Touring Paris by bike or Paris a Velo is an experience! Biked to the 19th arrondissement and rode past Edith Piaf’s house! The tour takes you off the beaten path to explore the real Paris with lots of local flavor.

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Tags: England, eurostar, France, london, paris, rail, rail travel, train travel, travel
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New Interactive Map of Europe is here!

Thursday, August 20th, 2009

We now have an interactive map of Europe on our site to help with travel planning. This is a long overdue feature to our website, but we’re glad to finally bring you our first comprehensive European rail map, representing all train lines including high speed rail and regional networks.

We strove to provide you with the highest level of detail and accuracy and we certainly hope you’ll find this tool helpful in planning your next trip to Europe. We really think this map is one of kind and we spent countless hours aggregating geographical data from multiple sources in order to paint a comprehensive picture of the extent of the European rail network.

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Tags: High Speed Trains, Interactive Maps, london, Map of Europe, paris, rail travel, train travel, travel
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100 years in the making

Friday, August 7th, 2009

La Costa Brava, located in northeastern Cataluna, is celebrating its 100 year anniversary. For the past 100 years, this region of Spain has been home to many of the country’s greatest artists, as well as actors, poets and writers. It has also been the setting for numerous films due to it’s attractive surroundings. The Elipsos, a premier overnight train service, operates a few trains that travel through La Costa Brava.

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Tags: cataluna, dining, elipsos, food, night train, spain
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High-Speed Rail Travel Meets High-Speed Internet Annoucing the New & Improved Raileurope.ca

Friday, July 24th, 2009

Yesterday we launched a new version of our Canadian website to match the features of our new and improved website. Now Canadians will have the same easy navigation and information as our US site. In partnership with prestigious travel guide publisher, Frommers, the new website contains extensive information on travel destinations throughout the European continent, including suggestions on what to do and what to see in all the countries within Rail Europe’s network. There is also an improved FAQ with all aspects of rail travel from how to choose the correct rail pass to practical information on European train stations, seating arrangements and details on High Speed trains including photos and videos. Click here to visit our new Canadian website

Tags: Canada, European travel, High Speed Trains, rail travel, train travel
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London & Paris: Summer Lovin’— traveling fast

Thursday, July 9th, 2009

London and Paris are two of the most sought after destinations in Europe. Aside from being cultural icons, they are also jam-packed with fun things to see and do!

Now more than ever it’s simple to add both of these cities to your summer travel itinerary. By taking Eurostar you can arrive in Paris from London in just 2 hours and 15 minutes. That’s amazing!

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Tags: add-ons, England, eurostar, France, london, paris, rail travel
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Off we go to Oslo!

Monday, April 20th, 2009

This post will bring you to a country that is not usually #1 on the dream vacation list, however, it should be! Come Explore Oslo, Norway with us to see why you should consider taking a trip to this lovely Scandinavian haven.

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Tags: norway, oslo, rail travel, scandinavia
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Zip through Zagreb, then Split

Monday, April 20th, 2009

Have you been dreaming of an off-the-beaten path adventure? Come to Croatia to truly appreciate the natural beauty that can be found all around. Though not as popular as other European hot spots just yet, Croatia is quickly gaining popularity and winning over many travelers.

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Tags: croatia, rail travel, split, zagreb
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Fly by night? We don’t think so!

Monday, April 20th, 2009

Many travelers have great fantasy trips planned in their minds. Visiting just one city per vacation is largely a thing of the past. Rail travel makes traveling throughout Europe easy, affordable and fun, especially at night!

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Tags: artesia, DB night trains, elipsos, night trains, paris
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Ireland: Leprechauns go green, you should too!

Monday, April 20th, 2009

The color “green” conjures up different images to different individuals. Some people feel it refers to money and wealth, while others focus on environmental issues and ways to preserve the globe. And then on the other hand, green has been the term most widely used to describe the Emerald Isle, Ireland – with good reason, of course!

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Tags: cork, dublin, green travel, ireland, train travel
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Interlaken: Peak your interest

Monday, April 20th, 2009

Switzerland is chock full of picturesque landscape, welcoming people and of course, tons of mountain peaks! Interlaken represents a great mix of traditional Switzerland.You will find Interlaken located towards the heart of Switzerland, nestled between Lakes Thun and Brienz. Several peaks stand tall above the city, the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, which make it that much more magical to visit!

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Tags: interlaken, rail travel, Switzerland
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Get to know London and Paris, in a day

Monday, April 20th, 2009

In 1994, Eurostar changed the way people traveled between London and Paris. In 2007, they reinvented the art of travel once more…On November 14, 2007, Eurostar moved to it’s new home in Central London, St Pancras International Station. This move brought about exciting changes. St Pancras is served by a brand new high speed rail line, High Speed 1 (HS1), which allows Eurostar trains to travel at a top speed of 186mph for the entire journey. Traveling on this high-speed line has reduced travel times by at least 20 minutes. This brings London and Paris even closer together!

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Tags: eurostar, london, paris, rail travel
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Become better acquainted with Basel!

Monday, April 20th, 2009

Basel is credited with being the second largest city in Switzerland. It is located on a bend in the Rhine between the Jura Mountains and Black Forest ridges. Aside from being the first community in Switzerland to have a railway line, Basel had the world’s first international rail station.

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Tags: basel, rail travel, Switzerland
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Archive for the ‘European Trains’ Category

Rail Europe’s Chris Shares his Personal Account of the Fall Berlin Wall in 1989

Reservations closed on Artesia Day Trains after December 13

Cisalpino services to be taken over by SBB and Trenitalia as of December 13th

Nancy’s Six days of Rail Travel through France and England

New Interactive Map of Europe is here!

100 years in the making

High-Speed Rail Travel Meets High-Speed Internet Annoucing the New & Improved Raileurope.ca

London & Paris: Summer Lovin’— traveling fast

Off we go to Oslo!

Zip through Zagreb, then Split

Fly by night? We don’t think so!

Ireland: Leprechauns go green, you should too!

Interlaken: Peak your interest

Get to know London and Paris, in a day

Become better acquainted with Basel!

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