What does IC mean on trains?

InterCity (commonly abbreviated IC on timetables and tickets) is the classification applied to certain long-distance passenger train services in Europe.



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Power sockets, WiFi & toilets IC trains are being fitted with WiFi, although not all cars have it yet. Every car has at least one toilet.

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Where a trolley service is available, it is limited to hot and cold drinks and a range of snacks. Many Intercity trains have a bistro or buffet car that offers cold and hot snacks, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages, usually with the option to sit down at a table.

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Wifi is available on board all of our ICE trains, on some of our IC trains and on selected regional trains.

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In Italy, you must reserve seats on IC (InnerCity), EC (EuroCity), Frecciarossa and Frecciabianca trains. Reservations on the Frecciarossa and Frecciabianca trains are $14 USD per seat per train. ItaliaRail can make reservations on many but not ALL trains.

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The ultra-modern InterCity Express provides two travel classes: ICE First Class and ICE Standard Class. Plus, all ICE carriages are equipped with power sockets at every seat, plenty of space for luggage, air conditioning, seats with tables, Wi-Fi, disabled facilities, a Children's play area, and a coffee bar.

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Amtrak Locomotive Engineers are responsible for safely and efficiently operating trains at all hours of the day and night, and under all kinds of weather conditions in order for us to deliver intercity transportation with superior safety.

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And so it was that Watkins and Osborn announced to the world that “CSX is singularly appropriate. C can stand for Chessie, S for Seaboard and X, the multiplication symbol, means that together we are so much more.”

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Some private train companies have an alcohol Ban but on regular DB trains (ICE for instance) you are still allowed to consume alcohol. And yes, you may bring your own.

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On most ICE and some IC trains, reservation info appears on a small electronic display. All trains in Germany have toilets, and most intercity trains come with bistro and restaurant cars serving hot meals, snacks and beverages. There's no issue with bringing your own food and drink.

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Within compartment cars, a single carriage is separated into different small compartments with seats facing each other. There's a corridor with doors leading to all the other compartments.

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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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