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Introduction : Type of Trains in Europe

Rail Europe Apart from local trains that link one town to another within same country, the high-speed rail can be another option for traveling across Europe. Being a very fast train and stopping only at train stations in big cities, it helps you reach your destination quickly. Train fares could be a little more expensive when compared to local trains. High-speed rail is very popular in Europe, so you need to make a reservation first.




TGV TGV High-speed rail in France. Includes railways to Switzerland. It travels at 300 km./hr.






AVE AVE High-speed rail in Spain.







ICE ICE High-speed rail in German. Includes railways to some main stations in Austria and Switzerland. It travels 280 km./hr.





THALYS THALYS High-speed rail in Belgium. Includes railways to some main stations in Netherlands, Germany, and France.





EUROSTA EUROSTAR High-speed rail that links UK, France, and Belgium through the Channel Tunnel






CISALPNO CISALPNO High-speed rail that links Switzerland, Italy and Germany.