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What we have learned about the routes we search most: how long they really take, which company runs them, which of a city’s stations you actually want, and the booking habits that decide whether you pay the cheap fare or the walk-up one.
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United Kingdom
Britain’s intercity routes are fast and frequent, and the fare you pay depends far more on when you buy than on which train you catch.
Europe
High-speed lines link most of western Europe. The catch is that reservation rules differ by country — compulsory in France and Spain, optional in Germany.
Asia
Japan and China run the densest high-speed networks in the world. Both reward travellers who understand how their ticketing works before arriving.