Do trains in Europe have phone chargers?

Power Sockets: UK and European power sockets are available at every seat on newer trains. USB sockets are available in Business and Standard Premier on these trains.



In 2026, most modern European trains are equipped with phone chargers, though the type and availability vary by carrier and class. High-speed networks like Eurostar, TGV (France), and ICE (Germany) offer individual power outlets at every seat in both First and Second Class. Newer rolling stock increasingly features integrated USB-A and USB-C ports, especially in premium cabins like Business Premier. Budget or older regional trains in Eastern Europe may only offer shared outlets at the ends of carriages or none at all. A key consideration for 2026 travelers is that these are typically Type C or Type E/F European two-pin sockets, so those coming from the UK or North America will still need a physical adapter. Many "open-access" operators like RegioJet and Iryo also offer free Wi-Fi alongside these power points, ensuring that your devices remain both charged and connected during long trans-continental journeys across the EU.

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Trust us: You need a phone charger. And you're going to love the fact that every seat has an outlet for charging!

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The trains will feature a series of amenities to make the journey more comfortable for passengers, including dedicated individual outlets, USB ports, onboard Wi-Fi, a redesigned cafe car, and more spacious seating (including moveable headrests and seat back tablet-holders).

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Do European trains have Wi-Fi? Yes, many UK and European trains offer free Wi-Fi service for all passengers, regardless of ticket class.

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Power Sockets: UK and European power sockets are available at every seat on newer trains. USB sockets are available in Business and Standard Premier on these trains. Older trains have UK and European power sockets in coaches 5, 14, and all Business Premier and Standard Premier coaches.

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While you can bring your own food and drink (alcohol included) onto most trains, many offer some type of food and beverage either for purchase or included in your ticket price.

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Aircharge is the first and only brand in the world to provide a railway certified wireless charging solution for rolling stock. Aircharge wireless charges can be found on board of trains and buses.

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There are two outlets at every seat pair. It's located near the window. Aisle seat lovers, if you need some juice for your device, kindly tell your seatmate before you reach over to use it. Also, don't be that person that hogs both outlets.

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This is because, proper earthing. Because power for plug points in train is generated internally through third rail power. This third rail power and its associated electronics, sometimes create power with uneven voltage level which surely harm your mobile charger and mobile too.

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That will be because they have limited power output and probably won't power a cleaner's vacuum or similar high power devices. I wouldn't take the laptop charger too seriously; it will undoubtedly work with other low power appliances too. My guess is that laptops require more power to function vs a cell phone device.

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Cost: Free on board applicable trains and at London St. Pancras and in First Class lounges. Power Sockets: UK and European power sockets are available at every seat on newer trains. USB sockets are available in Business and Standard Premier on these trains.

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In the rest of Europe, only Spain and Italy are known to have security checks for long-distance trains, or the occasional random inspection upon boarding. Lock systems have been rejected in order not to threaten the freedom of movement. Only more intense luggage checks are to be carried out.

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You take your bags into the train with you and put them on the rack above your seat, or in the space between the seat backs, or on floor-standing racks at the car ends or in the seating area. On local & regional trains you usually just stick bags on the floor. There's usually no separate baggage car on European trains.

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Via Rail Express Train Information Electrical outlets and Wi-Fi Internet access are available on most of fleet.

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Survival Guide for a 36 hour train ride. Without wifi.
  • Bring enough books. Books are always there for you, even when the internet isn't. ...
  • Watch a movie. Netflix won't work but you there are plugs in the train so that the power can never run out! ...
  • Use every break.


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All of our seats have adjustable headrests, lumbar support, footrests and handy individual outlets to charge up your device. Conference tables, with seating for two or four, are available. A luggage tower and oversized overhead bins enable easy storage of carry-on luggage. Complimentary WiFi is also available.

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Bringing Your Food Aboard You may bring your own food and beverages onboard for consumption at your seat or private Sleeping Car accommodations. However, you can only consume food and beverages purchased in Dining and Lounge Cars in those cars.

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