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'''Trains''' are a form of transport in (almost) all countries in the [[world]]. As one can expect, rates, speeds and quality standards will differ greatly from country to country! There is also the concept of | '''Trains''' are a form of transport in (almost) all countries in the [[world]]. As one can expect, rates, speeds and quality standards will differ greatly from country to country! There is also the concept of | ||
''Freighthopping'', ''freight train hopping'', or simply as ''train hopping''. | ''Freighthopping'', ''freight train hopping'', or simply as ''train hopping''. | ||
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== Train hopping == | == Train hopping == | ||
* [http://livesafely.org/personal-freedom/how-to-hop-a-freight-train/ Train Hopping] Guide for the [[United States]]. Contains good hints and tips. | |||
* [http://www.runawayguide.com/runaway-travel-guides/how-to-jump-trains/ How to jump trains] | |||
* [http://hitchwiki.org/en/Train_hopping Hitchwiki - train hopping] | |||
== Finding cheap train tickets == | |||
* [http://www.seat61.com/railshop.htm seat61] has good links to websites for finding cheap train tickets | |||
* We have some information about [[France#Transport|finding cheap train tickets in France]] on Nomadwiki | |||
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Latest revision as of 17:11, 2 May 2014
Trains are a form of transport in (almost) all countries in the world. As one can expect, rates, speeds and quality standards will differ greatly from country to country! There is also the concept of Freighthopping, freight train hopping, or simply as train hopping.
Europe
A cheap way to get around by train in Europe during a certain period of time might be via Interrail.
Train hopping
- Train Hopping Guide for the United States. Contains good hints and tips.
- How to jump trains
- Hitchwiki - train hopping
Finding cheap train tickets
- seat61 has good links to websites for finding cheap train tickets
- We have some information about finding cheap train tickets in France on Nomadwiki
- this is a stub, please add more information