Rail People in Europe count on trains far more than do most Americans. So trains run on time and frequently. Each day in Germany alone 33,000 trains carry 4 million people.
Fares are very reasonable, generally speaking, and high service levels are maintained.
The Eurostar is just one of the high-speed trains recognized for their outstanding services as well as their dash. Today, TGVs serve more than 150 cities throughout France and run beyond to Zurich and Milan. Click for details on high-speed trains. For schedules and fares, check DER . The glamorous high-speed trains make up only a small part of Europe's overall rail network.