Riding the Rails
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Connect with train travelers to share tips on accessible rail journeys, station navigation, and... View more
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Connect with train travelers to share tips on accessible rail journeys, station navigation, and inclusive experiences on trains worldwide. Whether you’re boarding Japan’s Shinkansen, exploring Europe by Eurail, riding the Rocky Mountaineer in Canada, or taking scenic routes across Australia, this is the place to ask about seating options, boarding assistance, or accessible facilities – someone here has likely experienced it before. You’ll find personal stories, first-hand reviews, and recommendations for cultural, nature, and long-distance train adventures. This group welcomes all accessibility needs, helping you enjoy a more accessible rail travel experience.
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Have you taken Eurostar? What do you feel it gets right… or wrong?
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This is what the Eurostar gets right about accessibility
In a world where travel is still often all-too-tricky for Disabled adventurers, Sophie Butler sings the international rail company's praises
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I took it from London to Paris a couple of times and one of my favorite features was doing passport control for both countries in the boarding lounge. It cuts down on so much needless walking around (I was using a cane at the time).
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We did it for first time a few months ago At the time I was experiencing extreme back pain and appreciated the system of passport control. We did London to Lille France.
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