During the same year, around 78.7 percent of the long-distance passenger rail services in all 27 member countries of the European Union arrived on time.
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Japanese Trains Are The Most PunctualJapan's train system is legendary for its punctuality.
In 2018, the European country with the most punctual regional and local passenger rail service was Estonia, where 99 percent of the services were classified as punctual. During the same year, around 90.2 percent of the regional passenger rail services in all 27 member countries of the European Union arrived on time.
1. Switzerland. Tucked inside the small but incredibly beautiful country of Switzerland is one of the most efficient and scenic rail networks in the world.
The percent of French SNCF trains that arrive with a delay of less than 15 minutes is at 87%, according to a study released in 2022 (read here about it in French). So 13% of French trains are delayed by 15 minutes or more.
We advise you to start making reservations at least 2 months in advance. Many high-speed and night trains can already be reserved from 3 months in advance, and will get fully booked in that period. Check our train pages for more information on specific trains.
Trains in Europe work really well and they usually link all the most beautiful cities, even in different countries. You can even travel by bus if you like it more. Buses travel all around Europe and they link lots of cities, and they are very cheap.
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Property rights. One of the most expensive parts of building new rail lines these days is securing land along a relatively straight path (you can't run trains at high speeds along too sharp a curve). The U.S. has strong property rights which makes securing land exceedingly expensive.
If it's a large train station in a big European city, you shouldn't come across any problems. Be sure to use your backpack as a pillow and to sleep with your daypack on your front to deter any thieves. The more major the city, the more likely there'll be others settling in for the night, so bag a space nearby.
You simply take the next train. If you have savings fares which are bound to a specified connection, you need to obtain a written confirmation from the conductor on the delayed train (i.e. BEFORE the change) that the train is delayed, then you can use the next available train without any extra fees.