We at Cheap Family Fun tend to
think that traveling by train is more comfortable, safer, and
less expensive than air travel ... Plus, you get to see
more! The best part is that rail travel is a kid-friendly way
to go! Check out some of the rail travel opportunities
below:
American Orient
Express -- "Vintage Rail Cars, Fine Dining, and incredible
rail tour experiences": American Orient
Express
Amtrak -- "Amtrak passengers
enjoy service in more than 500 communities in 46 states throughout a
22,000-mile route system."
Amtrak Rail Travel in the US
Amtrak
Rail Sales
Amtrak Ticket Auctions on eBay
Know the Codes (Insider Info from
Frommer's)
Japanese Bullet Train -- Site
for rail travel in Japan (especially those seeking this awesome
thrill ride during their stay).
Japan Railways
Group
Japan Railways Reservation
Service
Orient Express -- "Famous and
romantic train journeys."
Orient Express
Rail Australia
-- "Australia is a big country and we know of no better way for
tourists to see more and enjoy the experience of Australia than by
travelling on some of the great rail journeys in the world.
Australia has an extensive rail network that provides this
opportunity to travel the country and see the real Australia in
comfort and safety." Rail Australia
Rail Europe --
"European travel experts .. Rail Europe allows you to book all types
of European travel products such as rail passes, tickets as well as
flights, hotels and car rentals. Eurail passes, Euro passes , Single
country passes, Point to Point Tickets, Rail 'n Drive passes, Night
trains, Special trains, High Speed trains, TGV, Eurostar, Thalys,
and more are all bookable online. They also feature online train
schedules:"
British Rail Products: BritRail, Freedom of Scotland
& more
Eurailpass: flexible travel throughout 17
countries
Eurail Pass: The best way to get around Europe
Eurail Selectpass (3 countries), as low as $243 
Europass® (5 countries), as low as $253
Europass®: travel throughout France, Germany, Italy,
Spain and Switzerland
Eurostar - Breakfast in London and Lunch in Paris
France Railpass: Don't travel in France without
it!
Multiple Country Passes: create your own pass
London to Paris under the Channel in 3 hours
Paris to Venice in your Pajamas. Sleeper trains from Rail
Europe.
Rail 'n Drive: your combination of rail and car
rental
Single Country Passes: choose your country in
Europe
Swiss Pass: take the most spectacular rail trips in the
World
Rail Travel Links for US &
International Travel
(includes information on Subways
and Commuter Trains/Railroads as well)
Rail
Travel Links
Rail Travel News -- "Rail
Travel News is a twice-monthly print publication, published since
Dec 10, 1970." Rail Travel News
The Complete Guide to
US Rail Travel -- "USA by Rail has everything you need for
train travel in North America with Amtrak, VIA Rail and modern
tourist steam railroads. This definitive guide book for rail touring
includes details of Amtrak and VIA Rail passes, steam trains,
railway museums, train travel tips and links to many great rail and
travel websites throughout the USA, Canada and the rest of the
world." USA By
Rail
The Train Traveler Resource Site for
International Train Travel -- "Whether you are an
experienced train traveler or are just becoming interested in
planning a train trip, we can help you by providing planning and
travel tips, destination features and timely information from Amtrak
and VIA Rail. For the business traveler as well as the long-distance
traveler, we offer reviews of products that could make your trip
more enjoyable. Those of you who are fans of dinner and excursion
trains will find reviews and information about train lines
throughout the United States and Canada. And even the most
independent traveler may become interested in one of the spectacular
rail tours that we review." The Train
Traveler
Train Travel Tours -- "Rail
Travel Center Tours specializes in scenic train tours in America,
Canada Mexico and Europe. We design, and operate unique,
fully-escorted rail tours to some of the world's most scenic
places." Scenic Tours by Train
US Train Travel
Association -- "Founded in 2001, The Association of Rail
Travel in the US (RTUS) is a not-for-profit rail advocacy
organization based in Chicago, Illinois & East Lansing,
Michigan. Its goals include the promotion of rail travel in the
United States with a dedicated force of funding for Amtrak, the
national rail passenger system, helping other rail organizations
develop an online presence, and working on development of improved
passenger rail service nationwide." Association of Rail
Travel in the US
VIA Rail Canada --
Official Site for Rail Travel in Canada. Often special North
American tours are available in partnership with Amtrak. VIA Rail
Canada | 
