In this edition of our high speed rail news series, we cover new developments of high speed rail lines in France and Spain, the latest generation of TGV trains going into service, and environmental breakthroughs including a solar power train tunnel and Eurostar’s ambitious plan to further lower its carbon footprint.
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Just 2.5 hours away from Paris, Rennes, the capital of the Bretagne region, is both savory and sweet. Come taste a different side of France that’s filled with tradition.
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Sixteen years and about 115 million passengers later – Eurostar has decided to rebrand. Along with a sleek new logo comes an all encompassing new name “Eurostar International”.
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The Black Forest stretches 100 miles along Germany’s southwestern border with France. The region got its name because its forests are so dense the locals called them black. The best way to see it all is truly by driving (yes, Rail Europe is saying this.)
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Espana is quickly becoming a player in Europe’s culinary competition (watch out Italy and France.) All of Spain possesses a penchant for high-quality ham, tapas and late-night dinners, plus regional specialties abound.
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Each of Italy’s regions has their own take on pizza, pasta, sauces, olive oil and just about anything edible. With an efficient rail system, you can easily taste your way from top to toe of one of the world’s great culinary countries.
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In this edition of Fast Track, see how Europeans are making it easier for locals and tourists alike to get to newfound experiences in other countries. Plus, see how the U.S. is trying to expedite high-speed rail plans for traveling shorter distances.
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Blog post comparing French and Italian cuisines. Italian food is more focused on the ingredients rather than the technique, and tastes lighter thanks to prodigious use of olive oil. French cuisine relies heavily on butter (hence, those divine cream sauces.)
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Learn local traditions and techniques on how to eat Swiss fondue properly from European sources.
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Our President and CEO, Frédéric Langlois, contributes to our High Speed Rail News series this month with the latest news about Italian high speed rail. A new Italian private company enters the high speed train area, the Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatore (NTV) with service starting at the end of 2011.
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A review of British food and the bad reputation it holds. Statistics show that visitors to Britain enjoyed eating out and almost eight out of ten overseas holidaymakers.
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St. Patrick’s Day began as a religious holiday, celebrating the anniversary of the saint’s death in the fifth century.
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This country is often overlooked by travelers, but has plenty to offer. Come for the castles and the cuisine – including more Michelin-starred restaurants per capita than…anywhere.
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There is a “quiet” revolution happening in the cuisine of Finland. Famous for aurora borealis, saunas and wacky competitions, Finland is now becoming a gastronomic player.
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Our President and CEO, Frédéric Langlois, writes about the 30th Anniversary of the First High Speed Train in France, The TGV (1981/2011)
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