Passenger Trains | Western Europe

Among the world's busiest railways, NS operates as many as eight trains an hour on its most traveled lines. Activity is highest within the country's bustling Randstad -- the "rim city" corridor that contains Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht. High-speed HSL-Zuid trains link Amsterdam and Schiphol International Airport with Rotterdam and The Hague. Other services include Stoptrein and Sprinter local and Intercities long-distance trains.International: high-speed Thalys to Belgium and France; ICEt0 Germany and Switzerland. Separate EC (EuroCity) service to selected German cities. CityNightLine night trains to Munich and Zurich. Travel Notes: Wheelchair access (most trains/most stations), special needs discount, bicycle transport (most trains), bicycle hire (selected stations), all trains are non-smoking, reservations required for NS Hispeed, Thalys and ICE International.
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With punctuality exceeding 95%, SBB trains coast among Switzerland's postcard peaks and scenic valleys. High-speed RE (RegioExpress) trains and ICN (InterCity Neigezug) tilt-trains connect most major Swiss cities. Other services include IC (InterCity) long-distance, IR (InterRegio) regional and R (Regio) local trains. International: High-speed Cisalpino to Italy; ICE (InterCity Express) to Germany and TGV (train ŕ grande vitesse) to France. EC (EuroCity) service to selected cities in Austria, Belgium, Italy and Germany. Night trains include CityNightLine to Netherlands, Germany and (seasonal) Denmark; EN (EuroNight) to France, Germany and Italy.
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The country's second largest standard-gauge railway provides cross-border service connecting the Swiss capital with Milan. Trains travel from Bern to Brig via the Lötschberg tunnel before continuing through the Simplon tunnel to Italy. Car transport trains run from Kandersteg to Iselle on selected weekends and holidays.
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The north-western canton of Jura is served by this small, mostly narrow-gauge railway. Lines link Saignelégier with Glovelier and La Chaux-de-Fonds. Connections for Tramelan may be made at Le Noirmont. A separate standard gauge railway operates between Porrentruy and Bonfol.
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Trans-border trains between Switzerland and Italy are operated jointly by Swiss Federal Railways, FS Trenitalia and BLS Lötschbergbahn. Services include high-speed Pendolino tilt-trains linking Basel, Bern and Zurich via Milan with Bologna, Florence and Trieste. Conventional lines extend services from Geneva and Lucerne to Venice. Travel notes: Wheelchair access (limited availability), bicycle transport (all trains except Pendalino).
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Trains connect Brig with Göschenen and with Zermatt, at the foot of the Matterhorn. A branch line links Andermatt and Disentis. A separate rail shuttle connects the Matterhorn Terminal Täsch car park with the car-free village of Zermatt. Car transport is available from Oberwald to Realp via the Furka Tunnel. Travel notes: Wheelchair access (Matterhorn shuttle only).
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Switzerland's largest private railway network operates most service in the south-western canton of Grison/Graubünden. Fast Regio Express trains connect Disentis/Mustér to Scuol-Taras via Chur, Landquart and the Vereina tunnel; Chur to St. Moritz via the Albula tunnel; and Landquart to Klosters and Davos. Separate Bernina line service links St. Moritz and Tirano. Auto transport through Vereina and Albula tunnels. RhB also operates Bernina Express and Engadin Star tourist trains. Travel notes: wheelchair access, bicycle transport (selected trains), bicycle hire (some stations).
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Swiss Federal Railways and FS Trenitalia operate this regional service connecting the Swiss canton of Ticino with Lombardy, Italy.
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Faster speeds are giving the "chunnel train" a much-needed ridership boost. Eurostar's new H1 Rail Link cuts 40 minutes off trip times. Now travel takes just 2:15 from London to Paris; 1:50 to Brussels. Other options include Calais for discount shopping and Marne-la-Vallee for Disneyland Paris plus Lyon, Alpine and Mediterranean resorts and more.
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