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9 Ways to Get More from a Rail Journey

Rail Journeys
(Photo: Couple Hanging Out Train Windows and Smiling via Shutterstock)

In Europe and the United Kingdom, there’s usually no need to fly between cities. Take the train instead and see more of the countryside. High-speed rails zip you to destinations in relative comfort, without the hassles of airport security and checked bags—and you won’t feel like a sardine lined up shoulder-to-shoulder in a can. If you lack experience planning a rail journey, here are some tips to get started.

 

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