Comments on: Rail Travel in Europe – Racing with Trains, Planes & Automobiles

By: Mark » Rail Travel in Europe - Racing with Trains, Planes & Automobiles (Part II)

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 09:15:03 +0000

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By: Rail Travel in Europe – Racing with Trains, Planes & Automobiles (Part II) : EcoWorldly

Sat, 02 Feb 2008 17:42:03 +0000

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By: Mark Seall

Mark Seall — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 08:18:02 +0000

For the journey London to Naples you can take the same train route I did, and then from Zürich you can take the Cisaplino (http://www.cisalpino.com/news/news.php?sprache=en) high speed train to Milan, and then on to Naples. Probably a bit of a trek, but would be a fun journey.

By: Mary Hunt

Mary Hunt — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 20:10:33 +0000

What an inventive way to test eco-fate. Ironically, I’m planning a trip to London and then onto Naples in March and hadn’t considered the train route. It sounds like a much better way to go than air for the final lap – I’ll lose less luggage and see more country. I agree that predictable trains are far less stressful than airlines.

By: nadine sellers

nadine sellers — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 19:16:44 +0000

what a realistic approach to an often debated subject.
train-train, a matter of preference, or laissez-faire.
aside from occasional moody union strikes, a most reliable travel plan.

i hope you come to a similar conclusion. i have traveled on some of same routes, including bus, metro and car. and enjoyed it. thanks.

By: Mark Seall

Mark Seall — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 12:22:37 +0000

Re Jamiroquai: I’m not normally a fan, but it seems to work well at speed..

By: Gavin Hudson

Gavin Hudson — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 11:46:34 +0000

This is really a good idea: comparing the various pros and cons of each transit option. Can’t wait for the next installment to hear how each team’s doing.

In my own traveling, I’ve definitely noticed some of these pros and cons. Ex: relaxing on the train in style, but on the train’s schedule vs. going on your own schedule in the car but then getting stressed in traffic.

By: Pem Charnley

Pem Charnley — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 10:55:31 +0000

Fantastic post. I’m gripped. It was marred slightly by a the mention of Jamiroquai on in the car but the innovative approach to this story outstrips even that.