World Cup 98 - Rail Travel Information: UK To And Within France
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10 June to 12 July 1998 sees France hosting the 1998 World Cup which will
be held in 10 cities across the country. French Railways (SNCF) are the
preferred partner of the event and the UK subsidiary, Rail Europe, will be
at the forefront of selling rail travel both from the UK and within
France.

* A dedicated World Cup 98 telephone booking line has been set up for all
rail travel matters connected    with the event on: 087090 4-4-2-98 The
lines are open Monday to Friday from 0900 to 19.00, Saturdays 09.00 to
16.00

* Eurostar services from London to France and domestic TGV services will
be in high demand for the duration of the event. As a result tickets for
Eurostar and certain TGV services for travel between 1 June and 16 July
1998 will be on sale from 20 December. Early booking for travel to Paris
and the other cities is strongly recommended between these dates,
especially for Paris towards the period of the semi-finals and final (7 to
12 July)

* Certain Eurostar fare categories which do not permit change reservation
after the commencement of the outward journey will have modified fare
conditions to give more flexibility

* Combined Eurostar and TGV fares from the UK to all host cities will be
on sale, again fare conditions will become more flexible

* A range of attractive point-to-point tickets for travel wholly within
France with special discounts for two travelling will be on sale. However
domestic Apex-type ("Discovery") tickets will only be on sale 60 days in
advance. These tickets will be very limited in numbers and are non-
exchangeable and only partially redfundable

* For those who require full flexibility, EuroDomino Passes offering 3, 5
or 10 days unlimited travel in France over a period of one month both in
2nd and 1st Class will be an alternative option. Special rates for under
26s.

* Travel on public transport in the host cities will be on sale in the 
form of a "Mobifoot" Pass

* Large groups wanting to travel together will be able to charter trains
via the London office of Rail Europe. Bookings for groups were opened on
5 December

For more details call 087090 4-4-2-98

French Railways Internet site: http://www.sncf.fr (available in English)

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Phil Richards (CSi ID 101471,731),
Travel Consultant, Rail Europe, London