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How Eurail has changed over the last 10 months

If there's one thing that's always a top priority for Eurail it's adapting product to meet the evolving needs and desires of the modern day traveller.

If there’s one thing that’s always a top priority for Eurail it’s adapting product to meet the evolving needs and desires of the modern day traveller.

Speaking to media in Sydney earlier this month, Sales and Marketing Manager, Silvia Gorlach explained that the company is always looking at new ways to improve its product because ‘not all tourists are the same and they have different objectives’.

In over 30 years of business, the rail company has expanded its network from only a handful of countries to 28 in 2015.

Additionally, the company, which started with a single global pass, now offers multiple-country passes and shorter-sized tickets.

“We continue to improve the product to ensure it fits with all travel behaviours.”

Silvia Gorlach, Eurail, Sales and Marketing Manager

In 2015, the product updates didn’t slow down with new family and youth products, new destinations and new passes.

Here are four things that you may not have realised changed at Eurail over the last 10 months:

 

1. New countries

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This year, the company has added four new destinations in Eastern Europe to its network after teaming up with various rail companies.

For the first time, travellers can use their Global Pass to travel to Poland, Bosnia, Slovakia and Montenegro.

According to Silvia, there’s growing demand to experience more Eastern European destinations and so far, Poland is selling remarkably well.

 

2. Attica Pass

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Clients looking to use rail around Europe before hitting the Greek Islands can now mix the islands into their rail passes.

Eurail launched the Attica Pass this year, which allow travellers to board a ferry from Italy and cross into Greece. From there the pass allows them to island hop around the Greek Islands.

They can do a total of six trips.

Silvia says the pass has received a positive reaction from travellers and it’s something they’re looking at promoting further in 2016.

So keep an eye on this space.

 

3. Youth can finally enjoy First Class

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Every now and then the younger travellers like to ‘live it up’.

To accommodate youth seeking a little more comfort and space on their journey, the company has introduced a First Class Youth Pass.

Before 2015, travellers up to the age of 26 were only able to book a youth pass in second class or pay a full adult fare.

 

4. Under 12s travel free

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Eurail started 2015 off with a bang, when it announced children under 12 could travel free on a Family Pass.

Every adult can take up to two children – which makes it a lot cheaper for families planning a holiday to numerous European countries.

Some trains in the company’s network even have bigger compartments that cater to children with playgrounds or toys rooms. Some even have cinema rooms – it’s a little like being on a cruise ship.

What would you like to see Eurail add in the coming year?