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AERA is a UK trade association for European rail travel which has an expanding membership of agents, railways, and rail professionals. We also provide information and advice to the public about booking Europan rail and on European rail holidays. We act on behalf of our members and the public to enact change on a wide range of issues, from accessibility, delays, and compensation through to the preservation of night services and ongoing investment into rail infrastructure. Click here to learn more

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The ease of travelling to France by train

by AERA | May 23, 2022 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

By Trevor Garrod For over two decades I have organised group visits by train to the Continent, using the services of an AERA member, and had one such group booked to go to Montpellier in May 2020. Obviously the visit had to be postponed more than once, but almost all...

Return to Stena

by AERA | April 17, 2022 | General | 0 Comments

It was April 1st when I made my first trip on the Harwich – Hoek van Holland ferry since 2020. Because of other commitments I found it convenient to stay the night in a hotel in Dovercourt and use the day sailing, coming back to England on the night sailing April...

Night Trains Back on Track?

by AERA | February 13, 2022 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

AERA is in regular contact with Back-on-Track – a network of independent campaigns in many European countries for improved international services, especially night trains. Our Secretary (in an individual capacity) has taken part in their activities, including –by zoom...

OCTOBER TRAVEL TIP 2021

Read the latest tips about Crossing Paris, Deutsche Bahn’s recovery efforts and the situation for foot passengers on ferries.

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Simon Calder@SimonCalder·

18 Mar

While you were sleeping, all Covid-19 requirements for entry to the UK ended.
https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/uk-covid-travel-testing-passenger-locator-b2035646.html

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The Man in Seat 61@seatsixtyone·

23 Nov

Missed a trick. London to Florence or Rome is now possible in a single day by train on Mondays-Saturdays: London dep 07:55, Paris Nord arr 11:17. Paris G de L dep 12:46, Turin arr 18:20. Turin dep 19:10, Florence 22:04, Rome Termini 23:49. Result! http://www.seat61.com/Italy.htm#Southbound_journeys_in_detail https://twitter.com/seatsixtyone/status/1462824305616728071

The Man in Seat 61@seatsixtyone

Quirk of 2022 timetable: Naples or Rome to London by train in a single day! But only this direction & only on Sundays: Naples dep 06:40 or Rome 08:10, Turin arr 12:49. Turin dep 13:38, Paris G de Lyon arr 19:12. Paris Nord dep 21:03, London arr 22:30.
https://www.seat61.com/Italy.htm#london-to-italy-by-eurostar-and-tgv

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The Man in Seat 61@seatsixtyone·

23 Nov

Great to see the Warsaw to Kiev connection back in business! https://twitter.com/AndyBTravels/status/1463181523700621312

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A little bit of Ukraine in Poland! The Warsaw to Kiev train… 4

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