{"id":47,"date":"2013-12-16T19:28:15","date_gmt":"2013-12-16T19:28:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/notechmagazine.com\/2013\/12\/the-thomas-cook-railway-map-of-europe.html"},"modified":"2015-10-13T23:56:31","modified_gmt":"2015-10-13T21:56:31","slug":"the-thomas-cook-railway-map-of-europe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.notechmagazine.com\/2013\/12\/the-thomas-cook-railway-map-of-europe.html","title":{"rendered":"The Complete Guide to European Rail Maps & Atlasses"},"content":{"rendered":"

We all know road maps, but few people are aware there also exists such a thing as a rail<\/em> map. Why would you need a rail map? After all, you are not steering and the train driver knows the way. However, a rail map gives you control over the route you take. In Europe, there are many ways to travel by rail from A to B. If you order a train ticket from Amsterdam to Madrid, for example, the train company will not necessarily offer you the cheapest or most interesting route.<\/p>\n

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A rail map is especially interesting if you want to avoid high speed trains<\/a> (which are more expensive), if you make long-distance trips, or if you just love to marvel at spectacular scenery. While an online rail map sounds more modern, nothing beats the convenience of a printed map when you are planning a trip.<\/p>\n

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Image: a detail of the Thomas Cook Rail Map of Europe, 18th edition<\/span><\/p>\n