Interrail Press Kit. Information for media

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1 Interrail Press Kit 2017 Information for media 1

2 What is an Interrail Pass? Interrail has been providing multi-destination train travel in Europe since With just one rail pass, travellers have the ability to travel in and through up to 30 different European countries. Eurail Group Members Make Interrail Possible Primær logo A Over 35 European railway and ferry partners form the network to enable the Interrail programme. A_NSB CMYK POS.eps A_NSB PMS POS.eps Sekundær logo B Available to European and Russian residents, there is an Interrail Pass Finland for everyone and every trip. From first-time travellers to experienced globetrotters, solo adventurers, or families with young children, Interrail B_NSB CMYK NEG.eps Passes ensure everyone gets the most out of their European adventure. Interrail Pass validity can be as short as three days or as long as one C_NSB CMYK FLAT POS.eps month, and each Interrail Pass can be adapted to give travellers the C_NSB PMS FLAT POS.eps C_NSB PMS FLAT NEG.eps C_NSB PMS FLAT NEG.eps C_NSB BW FLAT POS.eps Denmark available for purchase via local European railways at stations across A_NSB RGB POS.jpg Ireland (Republic) B_NSB RGB NEG.jpg A_NSB RGB POS.gif B_NSB RGB NEG.gif Poland Great Britain The Netherlands Germany Belgium Czech Republic Slovakia Luxembourg France Switzerland Austria Slovenia SNCF SNC_11_0000_Logo /02/ , rue Salomon de Rothschild Suresnes - FRANCE Tél. : +33 (0) / Fax : +33 (0) Web : Ce fichier est un document d exécution créé sur Illustrator version CS3. ÉQUIVALENCE QUADRI DÉGRADÉ CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW RÉSERVE BLANCHE Italy Croatia Hungary Serbia BosniaHerzegovina Romania Bulgaria Montenegro FYR Macedonia Portugal 2 C_NSB BW FLAT NEG.eps Elektroniske logo for word og web vacation they desire at the best possible price. Interrail Passes are Europe and at B_NSB PMS NEG.eps Norway Sweden Flate logo / kun ved spesielle anledninger og produksjoner C Spain Greece Turkey

3 Interrail Product News Eurostar Joins Interrail Community Customers can now use their Interrail Pass on Eurostar trains allowing travel between London and mainland Europe with ease and speed. Due to demand, mind that seat reservations are required on these high-speed routes. Increase in Youth Age NEW IN 2017 NEW IN 2017 Customers aged 27 years and under are now eligible for Interrail youth fares, saving up to 35 percent on the standard adult price (age cap was previously 25 years). Longer Pre-Sales Period Customers can now easily purchase their Interrail Pass up to 11 months in advance of their trip. This allows customers to plan well in advance, and book their Interrail Pass at the same time as booking flights to their desired starting destination. Interrail Premium Pass The Interrail Premium Pass* for travel in either Italy or Spain was introduced in The Premium Pass offers the freedom to travel comfortably aboard modern trains with free seat reservations and extra benefits in sightseeing tours, accommodation, and much more! *Premium Pass is not valid in own country of residence. A Greek Island Pass 1st Class Youth Pass 1st Class option is now One Country Pass to available for the Youth Pass. travel to the Greek Islands by ferry. Country of Residence Concept Customers can now use their Interrail Global Pass to travel within their country of residence. The number of trips is limited to two (one out-bound and one in-bound journey), however, an airport or port is also considered a border. The Family Concept: Children Travel Free Up to two children 11 years of age and under travel for free with at least one adult. 3

4 Travel with Interrail and create your own story! Ever since its creation in 1972, Interrail has become a symbol of unlimited rail travel in Europe providing Europeans access to more than 250,000 km of interconnected railways in 30 different countries. One Pass il? a r Eu l i a rr e t n I y h Why 10,000+ European Cities, Towns, and Villages 35+ Rail & Ferry Companies 50+ Pass Benefit Partners 30 Countries 250,000+ Travellers Every Year 250,000+ Kilometers of Train Tracks W and infinite number of lasting memories Benefits of travelling with Interrail Offers in-depth discovery of European Ultimate borderless travel in Europe Unlimited rail travel cities and nature Passengers can take as many trains as they in almost all want on each travel European countries day Extensive railway Unique travel network and vast experience to travel route options and meet people from different cultures 4 Arrive in the heart of the Wide product destination avoiding portfolio for different travel categories Flexible way of travelling: freedom to change your trip as you go Self-customised way of travelling Cost-effective way of travelling for multi-destination Stress-free and comfortable way of travel No baggage weight restrictions long transfers Ideal choice for last minute bookers Environmentally-friendly way to travel Additional Pass benefits including free or discounted transportation, accommodation, ferry crossings, attractions, and tours

5 Download the Interrail Rail Planner App. It s free and works offline! Interrail More Than 40 Years of History Founded by European Railways in 1972 to enable young Europeans to discover their continent and now available for all ages Interrail is founded Valid in 21 countries Available to European travellers up to the age of 21 years old Age limit is raised to 26 Eurail Group takes over the years old management of all Interrail 1998 Interrail available to all ages Pass products 2015 Family concept is launched: 2 children under 11 travel for free with at least 1 adult 1st Class option for youth is introduced Greek Islands Pass is launched million downloads of Rail Planner App Travel in the Country of Residence Concept is introduced New 7 days in one month Pass validity is introduced Pre-booking period extended to up to 11 months New Premium Pass launched Interrail Pass Guide Browse the booklet to get the most out of your Pass Age limit is raised from 21 to up to 23 years old 1994 Interrail becomes valid in 29 countries Foundation of Eurail Group G.I.E Launch of Rail Planner App Eurail and Interrail brands align their logos 2017 Eurostar joins Eurail Group Youth fare age cap raised to 27 years 5

6 Travel with Interrail and create your own story! What are Interrail Passes? Founded in 1972, Interrail has since become a symbol of unlimited rail travel throughout Europe. Providing access to more than 250,000 km of interconnected railways, Interrail now offers its customers the opportunity to travel in 30 different countries with an even greater number of transport organisations. Over the last 40 years, Interrail has established itself as a provider of a unique travel experience associated with adventure, freedom, and flexibility. Interrail provides a gateway to the geographical, historical, and cultural richness of Europe, giving both new and seasoned travellers the chance to immerse themselves in the different cultural fabrics that make Europe such an exciting place to explore. All of this is accomplished with just one Pass, which also offers additional benefits such as discounted ferry travel, attractions, and accommodation. Interrail Passes are aimed at European and Russian residents and are available as a Global or One Country Pass. After originally being aimed at young adventurers, the Interrail Pass has evolved into an accessible, and unique tourism product used by over 250,000 European travellers of all ages each year. Interrail Pass Options Interrail Passes can be split into two main groups: Interrail Global Passes: valid to travel in up to 30 countriess Interrail One Country Passes: valid to travel in one of 28 countries Interrail Pass Types Interrail Passes are available in two types of validities: Continuous: offers unlimited consecutive travel days during a period so they are suitable for people who wish to travel a lot with maximum flexibility Flexi: offers unlimited travel for a number of selected days over a period so they are more appropriate for people who have already planned their trip Different Categories for the Passes: 1st or 2nd class Child (4-11), Youth (12-27), Adult (28+), Senior (60+) 6

7 Interrail Global Pass The Whole of Europe in One Pass Itinerary Inspiration The Interrail Global Pass gives you the complete Interrail experience with access to the rail and ferry The Famous European Cities Tour network of 30 European countries. Travel across Europe however you like, planning out the route in London Paris Amsterdam Berlin Prague Vienna Munich Venice Geneva advance or making it up as you go. From the awe-inspiring landscape of Scandinavia to the secluded beaches of Greece with the Interrail Global Pass the possibilities are endless! London Countries where this Pass is valid: Norway Sweden Denmark Great Britain Poland The Netherlands Germany Belgium Czech Republic Luxembourg Slovakia Austria Switzerland Italy Spain Romania Slovenia France Portugal Hungary Croatia Serbia BosniaBulgaria Herzegovina Montenegro FYR Macedonia Greece Turkey Austria Italy Belgium Luxembourg Bosnia-Herzegovina Montenegro Bulgaria The Netherlands Croatia Norway Czech Republic Poland Denmark Portugal Finland Romania France Serbia FYR Macedonia Slovakia Germany Slovenia Great Britain Spain Greece Sweden Hungary Switzerland Ireland (Republic) Turkey Interrail Global Pass is available as Continuous 15 days, 22 days, or 1 month of travel 7 Berlin 5:50 Finland Ireland (Republic) Amsterdam Flexi 5 travel days to choose as desired in a period of 15 days 7, 10, or 15 travel days to choose as desired in a period of 1 month 4:15 3:26 2:23 Prague Munich Paris 3:59 4:11 Geneva 6:32 Vienna 4:01 Venice Example Pass benefits included in this route: Traveller type: Child, You th, Adult, Se nior 1st and 2 nd class options VIP voucher at Batavia Stad Amsterdam Fashion Outlet Discounted accommodation with Meininger Hotels in Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands Free access to first class lounges in Amsterdam, Prague, and Vienna stations Up to 50% off Minoan Lines, Grimaldi Lines, and SNAV ferries Half-price tickets for the cable car at top of Stanserhorn mountain in Switzerland.

8 Interrail One Country Pass Unlimited Travel in Your Chosen Country Itinerary Inspiration An Interrail One Country Pass is the perfect choice for those whose eyes are set on a single country. This From North to South Pass allows you to freely explore a country by rail with all the added benefits that the Pass offers in the Milan Genoa La Spezia (Cinque Terre Coast) Florence Rome selected country. Naples Salerno (Amalfi Coast) Milazzo Palermo Countries where this Pass is valid: Milan Finland Norway Sweden Denmark Ireland (Republic) Poland Great Britain The Netherlands Belgium Germany Luxembourg Czech Republic Slovakia Austria Switzerland France Hungary Slovenia Croatia Romania Serbia Bulgaria Italy FYR Macedonia Turkey Spain Portugal Greece Austria Ireland (Republic) Benelux Italy Bulgaria Norway Croatia Poland Czech Republic Portugal Denmark Romania Finland Serbia France Slovakia FYR Macedonia Slovenia Germany Spain Great Britain Sweden Greece Switzerland Greek Islands Turkey Hungary Interrail One Country Passes are available as... Flexi Pass Options 3, 4, 6, or 8 travel days in 1 month Genoa 1:37 1:21 La Spezia Italy 2:26 Florence 1:32 Rome 1:47 Naples 0:37 Salerno/Amalfi 5:57 Mediterranean Sea Milazzo Palermo 3:04 Example Pass benefits included in this route: Discount on City Sightseeing in all major cities in Italy Traveller type: Child, You th, Adult 1st and 2 nd class options Special discount on several ferry services from/to Italy Free dessert and gift in Hard Rock Café in Rome. New! The Interrail Premium Pass* for travel in either Italy or Spain was introduced in The Premium Pass offers free seat reservations and extra benefits like a Tripwolf e-guidebook! Exclusively available via 8 *Premium Pass is not valid in own country of residence.

9 Travel Documents Create your own Story The Interrail Pass consists of the Pass Cover with the Travel Report together with an attached ticket. Interrail Pass Guide Along with the Interrail Pass itself the customer receives: Pass Guide: explains, in detail, how to travel with Interrail and is translated into 18 different languages Interrail Map: shows the main train network in Europe as well as all discounted ferry routes Browse to the booklet out get the most of your Pass Download the Interrail Rail Planner App. It s free and works offline! Rail Planner App Works The best free offline travel resource! Offline With the free Rail Planner App, the customer has everything they need during their Interrail adventure. From train timetables to a cross-border journey planner, the Rail Planner App gives travellers quick access to departure and arrival times. Once downloaded, no internet connection is required to view schedules so the traveller doesn t have to worry about data roaming charges. Make e-ticket reservations for multiple high-speed and international trains users will need a working internet connection for this Trip planner look for connections between stations in Europe (works offline!) See all benefits for Interrail Pass holders per country Travel Info & Services per country (Aid Offices, Luggage Assistance, Airport Links) Information regarding mandatory reservations Find train stations near your current position within an augmented reality environment See the train itinerary in Google Maps Save the most frequent searches as favourites. 9 It s Free

10 Distribution Network Interrail Passes are available for purchase via local European railways at stations across Europe and at About Eurail Group G.I.E. Who We Are Established in 2001, Eurail Group G.I.E. is responsible for the marketing and management of the Eurail and Interrail Passes that provide unlimited, flexible rail travel through Europe. As such, Eurail Group continuously innovates Pass products and distributes them, satisfying worldwide different geographic, demographic, and social market segment needs. The organisation is based in Utrecht, the Netherlands and is wholly owned by more than 35 railway and shipping companies. Information Eurail Corporate Group Website and Media Library For further information about the Eurail Group G.I.E. and its products, please visit Eurail Group s corporate website: For access to our bank of images register at: Vision At Eurail Group G.I.E., we strive to provide our international guests with a unique and life-changing travel experience by offering freedom to travel flexibly across Europe, discovering its cultural, geographical, and historical richness and diversity and connecting them with local people and fellow travellers. Eurail Group G.I.E. is a tourist-oriented provider of a life-time experience. Contact Nadine Koszler Marketing & Communications Manager Eurail Group G.I.E. Phone: +31 (0) pressinfo@eurailgroup.org 10