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The Akdamar church on Akdamar Island. Lake Van, Türkiye.

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ICE trains are parked near the central train station in Frankfurt, Germany, March 2023.

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Sarah Marks, of London, looks out at the Italian countryside on TrenItalia's Intercity Notte sleeper train from Palermo to Rome, 10 June 2023.

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Along with a private cabin, Poppy recommends a long sleeper journey, which is ideal for letting children get a good rest.

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The Bernina Express passes by the stunning Morteratsch Glacier in Switzerland

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Many central and eastern European railways offer passengers seasonal menus, local products and reasonable prices in their dining cars.

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Eurostar has been battling a series of challenges as Brexit, Covid, strikes and competitors threaten to derail operations.

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A young woman paints the name of victims from a rail disaster one year ago, in front of parliament, in Athens, Greece, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.

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Staff at Spain’s state operator Renfe have already warned they will strike at various points during this month.

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A man passes by an advertising for the Deutschlandticket (Germany Ticket) at a train station in Frankfurt, Germany, Monday, May 1, 2023.

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