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Aeromovel
The Aeromovel Transportation System uses pressurized air for the movement of lightweight, high capacity vehicles on an elevated guideway.
www.aeromovel.com
Amtrak Mail & Express
Amtrak website offering information on various services such as scheduling and fares.
www.amtrak.com
Angels Flight Railway
Railway connects Downtown LA's historic core with the financial district atop Bunker Hill.
www.westworld.com
Belgian Railways
Railway serving the Netherlands and France. Site offers general rail service information.
www.b-rail.be
Deutsche Bahn
Online information, travel agency and booking center for intermodal transportation in Germany and within Europe, including rail, road and airlines.
www.bahn.de
East Japan Railway
Japan based railroad offering passenger and freight services.
www.jreast.co.jp
Eurail (Eurorail) - Travel Europe by Rail
Explore Europe with Rail Passes from Eurail. Popularly also known as Euro Rail. Passes from Official Site for train travel in up to 20 countries.
www.eurail.com(Paid)
Europe On Rail
Provider of ticket sales, travel information and scheduling information for European rail service providers.
Rail Passes/Tkts | EuropeanTimetable | Hotels | European Maps
www.europeonrail.com(Paid)
Eurostar
Eurostar is the high-speed passenger train linking London, Paris and Brussels.
www.eurostar.com
Eurotunnel
Eurotunnel is the operator of the high-speed transport system which links the UK to France through the Channel Tunnel.
www.eurotunnel.com
Fairbourne & Barmouth Steam Railway
Steam railway in Wales delivering passengers from Fairbourne to Barmouth.
www.fairbourne-railway.co.uk
Ferrovie dello Stato
Italian railway with information regarding fares and scheduling.
www.fs-on-line.com
Grand Canyon Railway
Historic train ride to the Grand Canyon.
www.thetrain.com
Great Eastern Railway
European railway site with information regarding fares and scheduling.
www.ger.co.uk
Great Southern Railway
Australian railway with information regarding scheduling and services offered.
www.gsr.com.au
Great Western Trains
Great Western trains run on the lines between London Paddington, South Wales, Ireland the Cotswolds and the west of England.
www.great-western-trains.co.uk
Heathrow Express
European railway with information regarding scheduling and services offered.
www.heathrowexpress.com
InterRail.net
Information about prices, zones, equipment, the nicest places to go, country database and travel partners. Information provided in 10 languages.
interrail.net
Isle of Man - Transport Heritage
Victorian railways and tramways on the Isle of Man.
www.isle-of-man.com
Israeli Ports and Railways Authority
The Israel Ports & Railway Authority operates and manages Israel's seaports in Haifa, Ashdod and Eilat, and Israel Railways.
www.israports.org.il
Japan Railway Group
Information on Japan Railways Group rail and related services, including shinkansen, limited express and local train schedules, and information about the Japan Rail Pass.
www.japanrail.com
Lappa Valley Steam Railway
Steam train journey through the Cornish countryside from Benny Halt to East Wheal Rose.
www.chycor.co.uk
Leighton Buzzard Railway
Light railway offering a round trip from Page's Park to Stonehenge Works in the Bedfordshire countryside.
www.buzzrail.co.uk
Maryland Rail Commuter (MARC)
The Maryland Mass Transit Administration, a division of the Maryland Department of Transportation, serves more than 370,000 passengers a day.
www.mtamaryland.com
Metro-North Railroad
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA New York) includes New York City Transit, Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North Railroad, Long Island Bus, Bridges and Tunnels. This website provides information about MTA as well as subways and buses sche...
www.mta.nyc.ny.us
Metrolink
Rail service for southern California. Site lists prices and services offered.
www.metrolinktrains.com
MTA Long Island Rail Road (LIRR)
Includes New York City Transit, Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North Railroad, Long Island Bus, Bridges and Tunnels. This website provides information about MTA as well as subways and buses schedules and maps.
www.mta.nyc.ny.us
MTA Staten Island Railway (SIR)
Includes New York City Transit, Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North Railroad, Long Island Bus, Bridges and Tunnels. This website provides information about MTA as well as subways and buses schedules and maps.
www.mta.nyc.ny.us
Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation
Regional passenger train carrier with information including services offered and pricing.
www.nictd.com
Northern Ireland Railways
Guide to the future of public transport in Northern Ireland. providing new benefits and greater service to the public.
www.nirailways.co.uk
Rail Connection
Source for buying Eurail and Europasses online.
www.railconnection.com
Rail Europe
Transportation site for travel within Europe.
www.raileurope.com
Railtrack
English rail line website offering information and news.
www.railtrack.co.uk
Thalys
European regional train service. Site offers ticket, services and fare information.
www.thalys.com
Thameslink
British railway company with information regarding prices and services offered.
www.thameslink.co.uk
The Los Angeles Rail Transit Page
Site offers information regarding scheduling, prices and services offered.
www.westworld.com
Via Rail Canada
Site for rail service within Canada. Offers information on rates, services and prices.
www.viarail.ca
Virgin Trains
Website information for Virgin trains. Tickets can be purchased online.
www.virgintrains.co.uk
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  • Keio Electrical Railway Company Limited
  • Kintetsu Corporation
  • Odakyu Electric Railway CO Ltd
  • Titlisbahnen-Bergbahnen Engelberg-Trubsee-Titlis AG
  • Tobu Railway CO Ltd
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Guide to Train Travel

Business train travel picks up speed as air hassles escalate


 
 

Benefits of Business Train Travel

  • Travel by train can give you the space and time to do work.
  • Go online to find business train travel solutions that work for your business.
  • Combine long-distance rail travel with regional/local commuter train service to reduce air travel needs.
 
 
Business travelers are turning to train travel as the inconveniences of air travel reach record levels with no solutions in sight. Exasperated business travelers are opting for rail travel in increasing numbers after getting fed up dealing with lengthy airline delays, jam-packed flights, cancellations, heightened security checks, cranky personnel and mountains of delayed and lost luggage.  

U.S. travel by train (which is generally Amtrak train travel) does not match the world-class high-speed train service available in some other countries, but there are options worth exploring. You'll need to understand how U.S. train travel routes work-including their limitations--cross-country, regionally and locally. 

In foreign destinations, especially in Europe, train travel is giving air travel a serious run for its money. There, trains are generally sleek, quiet, economical, on-time and very fast. As an added bonus, convenience features like at-seat audio, laptop and cell phone charging ports and even wireless Internet are boosting the benefits for international business travelers.

To get the most out of train travel, you'll want to: 

   1.      Research train travel routes to your typical business destinations.
   2.      Scout out options for rail travel, such as commuter train and regional train systems.
   3.      Find online sources for booking train passes and train travel discounts.
   4.      Use those air miles to travel by train.
   5.      Earn rewards when you travel by train.

Action Steps

The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

First, determine if U.S. train travel will work for you If you live in the northeast U.S. and routinely travel within that corridor and to parts of Canada, you'll find plenty of train travel options. Other population-intense regions of the country like the Chicago and West Coast regions benefit from Amtrak rail travel service as well. In all, Amtrak serves more than 500 destinations in 46 states.

I recommend:  Amtrak's well-known Acela high-speed train that runs from Boston to Washington, DC, is popular for business train travel. You'll find an interactive train travel route map on the Amtrak website to help you select the best routes. Amtrak also teams up to provide commuter train service in areas such as California (Caltrain), Maryland (MARC) and the Shore East Line, among others. You'll find a comprehensive list of state-by-state train travel links here

Foreign train travel can be a breeze for business travelers Foreign train travel, especially in Europe, across Canada, and in parts of Asia has a lot to offer the business traveler looking for efficiency. High-speed trains that whoosh through rural and urban areas are known for their on-time performance, comfortable amenities and reasonable fares (and they serve food too!).

I recommend:  Look into foreign rail travel options from VirginTrains and BritRail in the UK and VIA Rail in Canada. Check into across-Europe train travel options (including online quotes) and travel the Channel Tunnel from London to Paris or Brussels via Eurostar. At Rail Connection, you can review options for Europe train travel passes that will take you cross-country, from one country to another, from city to city and throughout regions.

Book train travel and train passes on the Internet Once you know where you're going and how you want to get there, it's easy to book both domestic and foreign train travel online and track down the commuter train options at your destination too.

I recommend:  If you travel with a web-enabled phone or PDA, you can download Amtrak schedules, make or change reservations and check the status of trains. RailChoice is one of Great Britain's leading European and International Railpass, Flexipass and train travel ticket suppliers. Eurail Pass (this is the official USA site) offers Europe train travel passes for visitors from the U.S. You'll want to be efficient when you arrive in London, so check out the Heathrow Express for a fast transfer to Central London. And don't forget The Tube for getting around once you're there. You can use the handy Journey Planner feature ahead of time and download route maps to use when you're there.

Use your air miles or earn new rewards for travel by train Just because you choose to travel by train instead of wrestling with the hassles of air travel doesn't mean you have to let your air miles lay dormant, or lose out on the opportunity to earn more rewards for your days on the road.

I recommend:  Check out Rail Rewards for details on earning and using rewards. Look into the Amtrak Guest Rewards Program for both individuals and businesses (you'll need a minimum of three employees who are members to qualify for business train travel rewards). Via Rail, the train travel company that crosses Canada, offers rewards through its Via Preference Program. And don't overlook the rewards you've already accumulated in your frequent flyer and frequent stay programs; many can be used for business train travel.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
  • Several of the frequent guest lounges for train travel match or rival airport clubs for features favored by business travelers.
  • Wireless Internet access is becoming increasingly available on rail travel in Europe. Plus, many European train stations offer free or for-a-fee wireless Internet access.
  • Amtrak recently added luxury train cars to some routes in a bid to attract more business train travel customers and leisure travelers.
  • Train travel prices in general can be comparable to or less than air travel between the same destinations. European rail passes in particular are a boon if you are traveling across several countries over an extended period of time.
  • Devotees of train travel emphasize the 'green' benefits of rail travel vs. travel by air or car.

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