The European rail network has a number of high speed trains and a network linking Europe’s main cities, in operation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. High speed trains travel speeds of up to 320km/hour reducing travel time between cities. Travel from Paris to London in just over 2 hours, Amsterdam to Paris in just over 3 hours and Milan to Rome in just 3 hours making the transit process on par with or quicker than air travel.

Travelling via train can also be more comfortable than travelling by air with room to stretch your legs and visit the bar or enjoy a bistro meal. The seats are spacious and some trains even feature seatback video and entertainment facilities.

There are no hassles with check-in and baggage queues. Some services require security and passport checks at the terminal 30 minutes before departure, others simply allow you to board your luggage yourself with ticketing and passport checks made on board the train prior to departure.

You also have the opportunity to work whilst in transit as mobile phones and laptops can be operated on board. Power sockets are available on most trains and some trains even offer WIFI access.

The network is accessible and convenient with trains servicing most main cities and stations located in central city locations as well as most international airports. 

The rail network is also fully flexible with a range of fare prices and classes. According to the class specified you will have access to a range of benefits on board including access to the business lounge, seats with added legroom, free newspapers and magazines, power socket access, a meal and drinks served at your seat, access to a bar, reserved quiet zones, WIFI, welcome drinks and in-seat video screens.

To find out more about train travel and the services available on your next business or leisure trip to Europe contact your TravelEdge Account Manager today on 02 9080 1700 or 03 9091 2700.