Monday, October 5, 2009

Let's Talk Rail in Europe

One of the best ways to get around Europe is on the train network. A large network that runs for the most part on time and efficiently. European trains can be classified in four categories. High Speed Trains, Scenic Trains, Night Trains and the National Network. Today we'll talk about the HIGH SPEED TRAINS.




High Speed Trains-
EUROSTAR The essence of Eurostar is the marvel of the Chunnel. With a link between London to Paris, or Brussels the Eurostar trains carry more travelers between its destinations than all the airlines traveling these routes combined.
THALYS The "red train" provides direct links to 17 cities in all through Paris, Belgium, The Netherlands and Germany. The Thalys and travel between Paris to Brussels in under ninety minutes and makes over 50 round-trips per day.
TGV TGV holds world record for the fastest train at up 200 mph now thats fast. The TGV's hub is Paris and connects to Brussels, Geneva Frankfurt and Strasbourg in no time.
EUROSTAR ITALIA These high speed trains make the journey through Italy exhilarating. Offering speedy service to cities that include Rome, Florence, Venice, Milan, Bologna and Naples makes your trips fast, convenient and hassle-free.


LYRIA The Newly refurbished french train runs between Paris, Lausanne, Bern, Geneva and Zurich so come prepared to enjoy the view of continual scenic changes as the Eiffel tower fades and the Swiss Mountains appear.
AVE Connect your Spain cities on this breathtaking train ride. Four major destinations include Madrid, Seville, Malaga and Barcelona will be connected on the high tech cares of the AVE.
ICE Inter City Express The ICE is the fastest train belonging the Deutsche Bahn, connecting all the major German cities such as Frankfurt, Hamburg, Struttgart, Munich, Cologne, and Berlin. ICE trains make you feel and comfortable as being at home.


CISALPINO One of the world's most modern trains the Cisalpin belongs to a sophisticated rail network that featrures a generation of trains with tilting action and advanced electrical systems. The Cisaplino train covers Switzerland and Italy, taking you directly to city centers at high speed.
ARTESIA This is a great day and night train that departs five times daily and offers rail travel between major French/Italian city pairs. Jump on board for city pairs like Paris and Rome, Dijon and Milan, or Chambray and Florence a total of 16 destinations are offerred between the trains in all.


TALGO Moving along the Mediterranean connecting southern France and Eastern Spain the Talgo Day is a great transport. Trains travel between a variety of port cities including Montpellier, Narbonne and Perignan in France, and Barcelona, Alicante, Cartegena, and Valencia in Spain. Talgo Day trains are considered some of the best-equipped trains in Europe.

Vacation time might be short, so don't waste it on bumper rails. Hop on board any of these high speed trains and enjoy the view at the same time.

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