Engine Room
The Engine Room, in association with Seat 61Train travel to...
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United Kingdom
Tips and tricks for long distance travel within the UK, including the Caledonian sleeper bargin berths and the Train-Ferry combo to Ireland.
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France
Home to Eurostar, & TGV and at the heart of the high-speed train network, Paris is one of Europe's most important hubs.
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Italy
Direct trains from Paris or Switzerland and well-linked domestically too, Italy by rail is easier than you think.
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Switzerland
The collaboration of TGV and Lyria services means that most of Switzerland is now connected at 198mph!
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Spain
A Seat61 favourite, reaching Spain by train is a straightforward and civilised journey by day or night.
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Netherlands
One of the most straightforward European destinations by rail. Amsterdam and the Netherlands in a few hours.
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Germany
Information, top tips and tricks for travelling to Germany, one of the best served European destinations for train travellers.
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Poland & The Baltics
Information about getting to Poland and the Baltic states by train from the UK, and buying tickets for travelling around Poland.
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Russia
How to travel to Russia by train. Planning and booking your journey to Russia,how to take domestic trains within Russia and, of course, the mighty Trans-Siberian.
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Further Afield
Like adventure? Then going further afield might be for you. Istanbul or Vladivostok...your imagination is the limit.
Information about...
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Railpasses
Top tips and advice for choosing the right rail pass for your journey and getting the best value for money.
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Sleeper trains
Whether you choose dinner and drinks in a restaurant car or a 24-hour cross-continent adventure, sleeper trains are the ultimate in European adventures by train.
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Bikes on Trains
Information about taking bikes on the train; storage, carriage, cost and practicalities for getting your wheels on tracks.
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City Cycle Schemes
Starting with the Velib cycle scheme in Paris & London's very own Boris bikes, we review bike schemes around Europe.
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Frequent train traveller
Information about frequent traveller discounts - free wifi, business lounges, and the other benefits which come with being a frequent train traveller in Europe.
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Train maps
We love maps! Wiggly line maps, straight line maps, maps, maps, maps! Lots of links to useful on and offline resources...of maps.
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Wifi & Sockets on European trains
Information about available WIFI services and power sockets on European trains, including Eurostar, Thalys and ICE. If you've got any to add please join in.
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Service Disruptions
Information that we receive about cancelled services, strikes and disruptions. If you think you might be affected you should contact us.
Talk to Loco2...
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Feedback and Ideas
Good, bad or ugly. Loco2 always wants to hear from you.
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FAQs
The most commonly asked questions answered in a polite and orderly fashion.
