What is EIP in Poland?
What is EIP in Poland? Express InterCity Premium (EIP) are the flagship trains of PKP Intercity. The high speed trains are capaple of running up to 250 km/h currently operate at speeds of up to 200 km/h on the lines from Warsaw to Gdansk, Krakow, Katowice and Wroclaw. Some trains are extended to other destinations.
What is the difference between first and second class on Polish trains?
You can travel on a 2nd class rail ticket in 2- and 3-person compartments, but travel in a 1-person compartment requires a 1st class rail ticket. (Some international services features additional deluxe sleeping car options, including showers.) The sleeping cars are a step up from the couchettes.
How do you pay for trains in Poland?
The Polrail Service online store accepts credit card payments. If you have to purchase tickets at the station, most station ticket offices accept credit cards. Additionally, PKP InterCity conductors now have credit card terminals for accepting payments on board the train.
Are trains in Poland cheap?
Rail travel is very cheap and tickets for most journeys within Poland can easily be purchased at the station before departure.
Can you drink alcohol on Polish trains?
They don't sell beer or wine, but (unlike most European countries) you can't drink your own alcohol on Polish trains, only beer or wine bought & consumed in the restaurant or bar car.
Are Polish trains expensive?
Tickets for regional trains and express trains in Poland are not expensive. Remember to check if you qualify for one of many discounts for for Children, students, the elderly, pensioners, the disabled, large families and others. The price of a ticket will depend on the type of train, distance and the class.
How can I keep my luggage safe on a train in Europe?
You take your bags into the train with you and put them on the rack above your seat, or in the space between the seat backs, or on floor-standing racks at the car ends or in the seating area. On local & regional trains you usually just stick bags on the floor. There's usually no separate baggage car on European trains.
Is it worth upgrading to First Class train?
Sometimes First Class can turn out to be even cheaper than standard. However, the extra benefits vary from just an antimacassar, to extra seating area, reclining seats, more convenient luggage space, and inclusive food and drink.
Where do I put my suitcase on a train?
Carry-on and personal items must be kept with you, stored in overhead racks, under seats or designated baggage areas.
Which country has the best train system in Europe?
1. Switzerland. Tucked inside the small but incredibly beautiful country of Switzerland is one of the most efficient and scenic rail networks in the world.