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Rail Europe Launches A Eurostar High Speed Savings Plan

Travel by train between London, Paris and Brussels for less!

White Plains New York – January 13, 2009 – Rail Europe, the North American leader in European rail travel for over 75 years, launches the Eurostar High Speed Savings Plan. “Europe has long been a favorite destination for the North American traveler” says Frederic Langlois, the company’s President and CEO. Langlois goes on to say that Rail Europe is working to make it an affordable vacation destination for today’s traveler. “We have reduced our prices based on current exchange rates and considering that 90% of our consumer business is online on www.raileurope.com, we are well positioned to benefit those travelers who choose to take advantage of last minute travel bargains that are available.”

The Eurostar High Speed Savings Plan from Rail Europe is a limited time offer, good on any Eurostar route booked through Rail Europe from January 11- March 11, 2009. It is valid for travel from January 11- August 31, 2009. The Eurostar train is known for whisking travelers between London, Paris and Brussels, in comfort and serenity. Now this spectacular high speed train can help save money too! Prices have been reduced and start at $155* in Leisure Select Class, which includes a welcome glass of champagne once on board, followed by fine wine and cuisine, served to each traveler in the comfort of their seat. Standard class fares start at $81*.

To book Eurostar tickets or any of Rail Europe’s wide range of economical railpasses and point-to-point tickets on trains throughout Europe, consult a travel agent or log on to Rail Europe’s web site www.raileurope.com or call Rail Europe at 1-888-382-7245 (U.S.) or 1-800-361-7245 (Canada).

To book rail for groups of 10 or more, please contact our Group Department at http://www.raileurope.com/groups

Rail Europe, the largest distributor of European rail products in North America, encourages you to make train travel a part of your European travel experience. The company believes that the spirit of train travel is about enjoying the simple pleasures, respecting the environment and connecting with people, places and cultures.

Prices are per person, one way and are subject to change.

For the Spanish version click here.

Photos: High-resolution photos of European trains may be downloaded by the media at http://downloads.raileurope.com/presspix/presspix.html