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Russian Railways Launches “Swift” Service Moscow-Berlin

2016-12-20 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Swift Train via Sputnik/ Ramil Sitdikov

Russian Railways has just commissioned “Swift” express rail services in between Moscow and Berlin. The streamlined new train makes use of Spanish coaches equipped for rapid exchange of wheels designed for Russian-European gauge tracks.

Tags: Europe trains, Europe transportation, European rail, rail travel, Russian Railways

Eurail Global & Select Passes Discounted Fall & Winter

2014-10-01 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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Fall and winter shed a different light on the European continent and every destination. From the changing colors, to the famous Christmas markets, Eurail destinations are often best observed from a train. For customers of Eurail that are searching for warm weather destintation to get away from the snow, the company also offers discounted passes to the south of Europe.

Tags: Eurail, Europe trains, Europe travel, rail passes, train tickets

Eurail Announces Free Travel Days

2014-08-04 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Courtesy Eurail Facebook

Eurail has just announced free travel days on the company’s “Global Pass Continuous” passes from August 1 to September 30, 2014. The rail company also announced the added bonus days on 4-Country Select Passes as well.

Tags: Bahn, Eurail, Europe trains, Europe travel, Rail Europe, rail passes, train passes

Rail Europe Rebrands Voyages-sncf.com

2013-10-25 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Rail Europe rebrand

Now trade bookings made from any of Rail Europe’s ticket outlets across the continent will be go on as per usual, according to news from Travel Weekly. Existing customers will be informed of any changes forthcoming, and all current customers will be redirected to the newVoyages-sncf.eu site.

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