Train Travel - Yes Why Dont You Travel By Train?

What is the real truth about train travel. Many people will tell you that trains are often late or cancelled, with passengers even left to fight their own way home. Tinny loudspeakers announce cancellations almost guaranteeing that if there is a bus relay, you probably won't hear about it until after the service has departed! Others will tell you in short, that trains are the number one alternative to automobiles, and why don't you leave the car at home and use them.

The fact is that throughout most of Europe we have for some year been witnessing a rebirth of rail. Train travel has finally entered the 21st Century. Trains to many suburban destinations come and go every 20 minutes, and in some cities possibly all night. Beyond Europe, train travel in Singapore, in this very well-developed and run country is an enjoyable experience for travelers with all the modern facilities tourists enjoy. The air, train and the water routes are all well co-ordinated and attractive and inexpensive.

Trains usually offer a much nicer environment than a cramped automobile, including more leg room, better air, and more opportunity to move around and keep your blood flowing. On many rotes trains leave every 45 minutes. Night train tickets are available in advance on all major lines. Trains offer you the chance to relax, look out of the window and fall in love with the surroundings. What could be a quicker and more relaxing way to travel?

If you are planning to visit France and want to enjoy the most of your trip, this is the right place for you because so many of their lines have been modernized and are high speed. Also, you will easily find all the information you need about train travel in France.

I think that we have established that throughout much of the world train travel is a great way to go. Indulge yourself, take in the scenery without having to drive, and it's often more convenient and comfortable than flying. However, in the United States, and many other countries it's not always cheaper than the car or air, even now with high gas prices.

If you are planning a European vacation on the train a rail guidebook can make the whole experience so much easier so make sure you buy one early.

Eurostar has become the first choice for trips between London and Paris, and London and Brussels. The fastest London-Paris Eurostar journey time is 2 hours and 35 minutes. Eurostar offers a fully integrated PNR rail segment. Their 'Tread Lightly' campaign has also been a leader in environmental awareness, and has offered carbon neutral journeys at no additional cost to passengers since November 2007. This has been achieved through a combination of lowering or train emissions and carbon offset.

For all rail journeys we recommend that you book as far in as advance as possible and if feasible plan to travel on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, with flexible travel times, for the best deals.

Eurail Passes allow the user to get on and off trains at their leisure without normally having prior reservations. High speed trains and other specialty trains require reservations during peak times however during low seasons one can always find a seat, especially if you are traveling on a first class Eurail Pass.

Eurail-Pass the official USA site offers Europe train travel passes for visitors from the U.S. You'll want to be efficient when you arrive in London, so consider checking out the Heathrow Express for a fast transfer service to Central London.