Train travel around the world
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Train travel is fast, convenient, and usually cheaper than flying. As an added benefit, you get to see the beautiful countryside you're traveling though, and don't have to deal with airport security. Or that horrible airplane food. Here's a rundown of the most important rail systems of the world and how to book.
North America
- Amtrak (U.S. and Canada)
- VIA Rail
- Ontario Northland
- Rocky Mountaineer
- Algoma Central
Europe
Europe-wide rail systems
Eurail has the most extensive, but occasionally costly, network. Every European country also has its own rail network or special discount tickets.
Note that in some countries, especially Italy and Spain, shorter train journeys tend to be cheaper when bought on the day of travel rather in advance over the website.
European country rail systems
Asia
- Japan: Hyperdia or Japan Railways Group
- Thailand
- China
- Vietnam
Australia
Rail Australia- Sydney to Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra
- Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide,Perth, Alice Springs, Darwin
- Brisbane, Townsville, Cairns
- V-Line Victoria
More information
A phenomenal resource for train and sea based travel is Seat61. It's the big daddy of rail travel information sites, and I highly recommend that you visit it.
Trains are much more eco-friendly than train. You can check out the table in this article about eco-friendly travel habits, which shows that at least 7 times as far per ton of CO2 as on a full airplane. And if the train is electric rather than diesel, that rises to an enormous 73 times as far! So please consider taking the train, and help save the environment for all of us.
Written by Jack on 07 May, 2008 in Travel. Last updated on 03 October, 2009.
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Enactly!!
Exactly true, ya train journey offers you a enjoyable company with the neighbors.. and travelling is a part of your vaction enjoyment. It doesnt make sence going to a destination on this mornings flight and returining on the late nights filght. Infact you can carry lots of eatible and spend time with your family that make it a complete vacation.
Lets Go on 11 September, 2008