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Train Luggage in Europe: The 2026 Rules, Operator by Operator
Trains are said to have no luggage limits: that hasn't been true for years. Eurostar caps you at two suitcases, SNCF penalises oversized bags, Renfe counts the kilos and Ouigo charges for large cases. Here's a figure-by-figure tour of the 2026 rules, plus the tricks to never pay a supplement.
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Interrail Pass 2026: Prices, Reservations and Real Value for Money
The Interrail Pass is the stuff of travel dreams, but it doesn't pay off everywhere: in France, Spain and on Eurostar, compulsory reservations can double the bill. Here are the 2026 prices, the country-by-country supplements and the calculation method to work out whether your itinerary justifies the purchase.
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Train Delays and Cancellations in Europe: How to Get Compensated in 2026
In Europe, a train delay entitles you to compensation from 60 minutes onwards — but the rules vary by operator, and the "extraordinary circumstances" clause introduced in 2023 has trimmed the sails. Here is the complete 2026 handbook: thresholds, amounts, deadlines, through-tickets, and the pitfalls that sink claims.
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Taking Your Bike on the Train in Europe: The 2026 Guide
Taking your bike on a European train is still an obstacle course: every operator applies its own rules, its own fares and its own quotas. Here is the 2026 playbook, country by country, to avoid being turned away on the platform.
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Interrail Pass 2026: Is It Really Worth It? The Honest Maths
The Interrail pass is a romantic idea, but it isn't always the cheapest option. Between compulsory reservations in France, Spain and Italy, couchette supplements and €12 regional tickets, whether it pays off depends entirely on your route. Here's the country-by-country method for doing the maths before you buy.
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Lost Property on a Train in Europe: The 2026 Recovery Guide
Every year, hundreds of thousands of items are left behind on European trains. Between holding periods, retrieval fees and ticket desks that no longer exist, getting your suitcase back often feels like an obstacle course. Here's how it works, operator by operator.
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