How do you fancy dozing off in the comfy confines of an overnight train and waking up with some Mediterranean sunshine streaming through your window?
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Italy's fourth-largest city is the country's unsung masterpiece - a great place for people-watching and taking tips on style. While it still has one foot in its past with its historic and artistic treasures, there is a seriously young, vibrant and fun vibe.
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High speed rail in Germany is set to get even better!
Deutsche Bahn, which runs the country’s sleek fleet of ICE trains which link cities like Brussels, Cologne, Amsterdam, Munich and Berlin, has placed an order for its first batch of double-decker trains for use on long distance routes.
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Rail Europe today launches a carbon comparison tool, allowing environmentally conscious travellers to compare the impact travelling by train, car and plane has on the environment.
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Fancy a rail adventure? The location of 2011’s twin European Capitals of Culture offer intrepid train travellers something to really get their teeth into.
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As a result of its economic woes, the Greek government has sadly suspended all international services on its state-run railway.
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If one of your New Year’s Resolutions is to make sure you get your 5-a-day, you could do a lot worse than take the train to the sleepy French town of Menton in February.
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If you still need a little persuading that taking the train to Europe is a better option than flying, it might be worth noting that the Government has plans to increase taxes for passengers heading abroad from airports in the southeast of the country. If you’re planning to fly from Heathrow, Gatwick or Stansted later in the year, it might pay to start saving your pennies now.
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How would you like to board a Eurostar train one balmy Saturday morning in the height of summer and sweep through the stunning French countryside to the medieval city of Avignon in time for a late lunch?
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