Some facts about train travel in Europe/Britain.

1. If the schedule says the train leaves at 8am, it is rolling at 8am! In most cases, when you are departing the train in a small city you only have 1 or 2 minutes to get on or off. When your city is announced, be prepared!

2. They have split trains ie. part of the train goes to Paris, and part to Rome. The split may occur at night, so be careful about what rail car you are in. Check with the conductor or station manager.

3. There are usually 2 classes of services, 1st class and 2nd class. Within those, there is smoking and non-smoking.

4. Our supplier offers many types of passes. Some require 2 or more persons to travel together, some restrict you to certain countries. They also offer point to point fares. In addition, they offer discounts for children and seniors.

5. If you have questions, go to our email page and we will answer as best we can. Having traveled by train in Europe we do have practical knowledge.

6. Travel on the bullet trains requires a reservation and additional cost.

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7. Is rail travel fun? You bet, its a way to see the country without the hassle of doing the driving. Just remember pack light!

8. For trip cancellation insurance, Visit TRAVEL INSURANCE. Or use raileuropes insurance. We can review when developing your package

9. Student Europe by Rail from $21/day

The BritRail Pass gives you the complete flexibility of unlimited train travel through England*, Scotland and Wales.

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