Can I drink alcohol on French trains?
Can I drink alcohol on French trains? Or bring your own food & drink Alternatively, on all European trains you are free to bring your own food and drink (including beer or wine) on board if you like. Or, if you're changing trains in Paris and have time for a drink or meal whilst waiting at the Gare de Lyon, why not use the celebrated Train Bleu restaurant?
What is the difference between Frecciarossa and Italo trains?
Frecciarossa trains are the fastest of these, reaching speeds of up to 190 MPH (300 km/h). Italo's high-speed trains are even faster, operating at speeds up to 220 MPH (360 km/h). The AV train network connects Turin, Milan, Bologna, Florence, Rome, Naples, and Salerno.
Is SNCF the same as TGV?
TGV is SNCF's high-speed rail service. Carrying passengers across France on trains exceeding 300kmh, TGV train has become one of the most popular modes of transport for travelling around the country.
Can you drink alcohol on German trains?
Currently there are no rules on drinking alcohol on trains in Germany, although over the last couple of years Munich and Hamburg have banned boozing on their metro systems. Some cities have also made efforts to make their train stations no-drinking zones. What do you think?
Can you bring alcohol on trains in Europe?
You're allowed to take your own wine or beer on board, but Eurostar may confiscate any 'excessive' alcohol, for example if you look as if you're going to cause trouble. Transporting an unopened bottle or two of vintage wine or single-malt in your luggage should not be a problem.
Why is OUIGO so cheap?
OUIGO is a low-cost rail service company established in 2013 as part of the SNCF group. Unlike the TGV INOUI service, OUIGO trains only have one class, which is equivalent to second-class travel. This is why OUIGO tickets are so cheap - from €10 for adults (depending on the destination) and €5 for children.
Do SNCF trains have first class?
On SNCF trains, First Class seats are more spaced out than in Second Class, although they follow the same arrangement on either sitting at a table of four or two seats next to each other.