1. Trains are among the best ways to see a lot of a country in a   short amount of time. In addition to the consideration of time, traveling by train allows you to really see the country you are passing through. You need only get to the station on time; after that you can relax and watch from the window.
Most trains are on time and run on a   schedule. Routes, schedules, and   are listed in a timetable available at a train station, in many travel  , or posted on the World Wide Web. Directories that are   list all the trains, the cities they serve, the stations they depart from, and the class of services available. A few   travel destinations are accessible only during the peak tourist season; the train does not   there the   of the year.
The fare is based on how far you travel and the quality of your accommodations. The basic fare buys you a seat for the   of the trip. To be more precise, an unreserved seat guarantees a passenger transportation only; seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. On busy holidays, it is possible that you could stand for at least some of your trip. For long trips, you will want to reserve a seat.
If you are traveling overnight, the cost of your room accommodation will depend on how   your room is. Although taking the train is less expensive than flying, the savings may be   by the cost of booking a sleeping room.
Travelers coming to the United States can take advantage of special rates not available in the United States. These passes   the bearer to unlimited coach travel on trains for a fixed period of days, usually a month.