As always, before you step
on board, use your prepaid phone card to call ahead and let
them know you are on your way. Many of our phone cards can
be used to call within a given country. If you are going
to jump on euro rail and head from Spain to Italy, you can
use our prepaid calling card in Italy and call your friend
in Spain to let them know youa re on your way. Trust, us,
buy a prepaid phone card for your calls before you leave...you
can thank us later. More information for travelers
Depending on where you are
head, transport through Europe and asia relies heavilly on
transport via high speed rail. Get ready to spend a bit of
money, it is not like riding Amtrack back home. Instead it
is quite the opposite, the high speed trains currently in
use allow you to travel in excess of 150 miles per hour at
a price about half that of air travel and yet still substantaily
higher than the bus. Below are a few money saving tips so
you can really enjoy your trip without any hassles. More information for travelers
Keep in mind that the trains
are extremely punctual. Arrive at the station early and find
your track. When exiting a train, be at
the door with your bags ready to disembark. Trains do not wait
for passengers entering or exiting. Make sure you get on a
train car heading to your destination city.
Some trains split during the trip; half the train goes in one
direction and the other half in another. When you do not have
a seat reservation sit in a seat reserved from your destination
city on. You get an empty seat for your whole
trip and are not kicked out of a seat mid ride. Board overnight
trains after 7:00 pm to conserve money and valuable travel
days. Only the day of your arrival will be counted on your
railpass, therefore you save a day of travel. Additionally, sleeper
and couchette supplements cost less than a hotel room.
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