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I rode on one of Europe's fastest high-speed trains in first class from Amsterdam to Paris for $160. It easily beat flying.

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I took a 3 1⁄2-hour train from Paris to Amsterdam for $86 — it's the only good way to travel around Europe

The 3 ½-hour journey was comfortable and easier than flying, but next time, I'll pack more snacks. Despite some delays, I enjoyed the picturesque views on the peaceful journey. I live in Paris, and it ...
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See inside one of Europe's fastest high-speed trains, which bolts at 186 miles per hour and serves meals in first class

Thalys is a network of high-speed trains bolting across Western Europe at 186 miles per hour. The company recently merged with competitor Eurostar to better battle climate change and airlines. All of ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

Thalys train employees to practice facing terror scenarios

PARIS (AP) — The high-speed train operator Thalys is going to train its employees to respond to terrorist scenarios and dangerous situations following a report that a ticket inspector panicked during ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

ELIAS: Lessons from Europe’s Thalys bullet train

Want to know what a California high-speed rail system mightactually be like? What might be some strengths, flaws andweaknesses in current plans of the state commission working to getsuch a system ...
Reuters

France to step up cross-border Thalys train security after Paris attacks

PARIS (Reuters) - France said on Tuesday it would install security gates at the Paris and Lille stations of the high-speed Thalys train, the target of a previous failed attack which police believe may ...