Rails Travel in the U.S. and Abroad

June 24, 2001

Here are ways to research and contact selected railways around the world. Telephones and Internet sites are listed, if available.

United States
Alaska Railroad
(907) 265-2300
http://www.akrr.com/

Amtrak
(800) USA-RAIL (872-7245)
http://www.amtrak.com/

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad: This old-time train winds through spectacular canyons in the remote wilderness of the 2-million-acre San Juan National Forest.
(888) 872-4607
http://www.durangotrain.com/

Grand Canyon Railway: From Williams, Ariz., this historic train travels across 65 miles of northern Arizona before arriving in the heart of thenational park's historic district at the Grand Canyon Depot.
(800) 843-8724
http://www.thetrain.com/

Napa Valley Wine Train: A three-hour, 36-mile excursion from Napa to St. Helena and return.
(707) 253-2111 or
(800) 427-4124
http://www.winetrain.com/

Africa
Linkrail Africa: Links to railroads throughout Africa.
http://www.link-rail.com/africa

Rovos Rail: Luxury train travel on elegant, restored trains.
http://www.rovosrail.com/

Australia
Rail Australia
(310) 643-0044
http://www.railaustralia.com.au/

Canada
BC Rail Passenger Services
(604) 986-2012
http://www.bcrail.com/

VIA Rail Canada
(888) VIA-RAIL (842-7245)
http://www.viarail.ca/

Europe
BritRail
(877) 677-1066
http://www.britrail.net/

Eurostar: High-speed passenger train linking London, Paris and Brussels.
011-44-20-7928-5163
http://www.eurostar.com/

Rail Europe: For travel throughout most European countries.
(877) 456-RAIL (456-7245)
http://www.raileurope.com/us

Railtrack Online Journey Planner: A booking and information service.
011-44-20-7557-8000
http://www.railtrack.co.uk/

TheTrainLine.com: Information on train times and tickets on mainland routes in Britain. You can book and pay online.
http://www.thetrainline.com/

UK Railways: An Internet site with links to and information about rail lines in the United Kingdom.
http://www.rail.co.uk/

France
Train à Grande Vitesse: French high-speed railroad.
http://www.tgv.com/

Italy
Italian State Railways
(800) 248-7245
http://www.fs-on-line.com/

India
Indian Railways
011-91-11-578-2636-4244
http://www.si-india.com/railways.htm

Israel
Israel Railways
011-972-3-577-4000
http://www.israrail.org.il/english/travel/travel.html

Japan
Japan Rail
(212) 332-8686
http://www.japanrail.com/

Mexico
Mexico Rail Travel: Train explores picturesque Copper Canyon.
(800) 666-4778
http://www.palmsmexicoinsurance.com/canyon.htm

Helpful Web Sites
TrainWeb: A general information and link service for rail travelers and train buffs.
http://www.trainweb.com/

Railroaddata.com: Links to major train lines around the world.
http://www.railroaddata.com/rrlinks/PassengerTrains/

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