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The Train of Thought

In our blog we’ll try and bring you all the latest information for travelling by train in Europe. As well as bringing you lots of travel ideas and tips. We even have guest posts from some of the travel industry’s leading experts.

By REL Blogger on
17/11/2011 14:29 PM
Christmas MarketsWith hundreds of Christmas Market destinations popping up across Europe, you'll be spoilt for choice. We asked around the Rail Europe office and compiled a list of our favourites and if your favourite isn't featured, why not leave us a comment and share your own Festive Market experiences?
 
By REL Blogger on
16/11/2011 01:49 AM
SnowboardingYou wouldn’t really fly from France to Italy would you? Surely not with the new TGV France Italy service eager to take you through stunning Alpine scenery all the way from Paris to Milan. That’s right, there’s a new train service on the tracks and here’s 5 great reasons to try it out.
 
By REL Blogger on
15/11/2011 15:34 PM
La RochelleIf you`re looking for the perfect getaway in France, La Rochelle is the place to be. Only a three-hour train ride from Paris and you get submerged into culture, gastronomy and lots of other activities. Here’s my top five - let me know what you think.
 
By REL Blogger on
01/11/2011 15:10 PM
Couple in snowHeading away for that last bit of snow? Taking the kids away for half term? Or perhaps you’re whisking a loved one away for a romantic Valentine’s weekend. Wherever you’re off to you can book your train tickets for that late winter getaway from 3 November 2011.
 
By REL Blogger on
01/11/2011 13:00 PM
Paris By RailAre you travelling to Paris with Eurostar? Renovations are underway at the Eurostar check-in area at Paris Gare du Nord. For the next couple of months improvements are being made to make your time at the station as stress free as possible.
 
By REL Blogger on
01/11/2011 12:43 PM
GenevaEnter our fantastic competition to win a trip for two to Switzerland. Just answer one simple question for your chance to win a 3-night stay at a 5-star hotel on the shores of Lake Geneva. Plus, all of your rail travel absolutely FREE.
 
By REL Blogger on
01/11/2011 12:32 PM
AvignonThinking of taking your car to France? Book now and save up to 50% off one-way fares on all AutoTrain services. Enjoy the comfort of your own vehicle abroad from just £110 one way. Hurry, though, you only have until 16 November 2011 to get your discount.
 
By REL Blogger on
31/10/2011 14:38 PM
French FortGhouls and ghosts, witches and warlocks. It’s not just the kids that love Halloween. Go on, admit it, you do too. We’ve come up with our top 5 creepy places to visit in Europe. Think we’ve got it wrong? Tell us what you would have in your top 5.
 
 
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Rail Europe is the UK's leading specialist in tickets and passes for European rail travel. As the UK representative of the French National Railways (the SNCF) we've helped millions of travellers book train travel for the best part of a century. Great news if you're planning a trip to - or around - the Continent by rail. Trust us to give you expert advice and provide the best ticket or pass options for your travel needs.

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