Interrail U-Turn As British Train Companies To Remain In Euro Network

Britain’s train companies will remain part of Interrail and Eurail the Rail Delivery Group has announced in a surprise u-turn.

Industry body the Rail Delivery Group (RDG) said it renewed talks with Eurail Group, the company running the programmes, following “strong reaction to news of our departure”.

They were able to reach an agreement which means Britain “will be remaining part of both the Interrail and Eurail passes”.

The tickets entitle holders to travel by train across Europe.

Interrail passes are for European citizens, while Eurail passes are for tourists from the rest of the world.

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