Travel by train is often very scenic and economical. Trains are the way to go for city vacations in Italy and other European countries and sometimes the rail journey even ends up being just as good as the destination itself. Our guide to Honeymoons and Romantic Travel has put together a collection of great train travel journeys and tips from around the world in "Tracks:" A Train Travel Blog Carnival.
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Italian trains are great. Good article, and, you can find out anything about riding the rails in Italy on the links provided. The trains are clean and in my experience, leave “in orario” (on time). If they are late “in retardo” you will know that also. We have also traveled on the Eurostar Italia which makes you feel like you are on an airplane, including the service.
By all means follow the instructions and have your ticket validated before boarding. I have witnessed people being fined and then ejected from the train at the next stop.
Also, and this is a minor point (but probably not to Italians) there is usually a seat reserved on each car on some trains for Italian veterans. It is usually marked however I made the mistake in sitting in the seat once. Fortunately, I could pass for an old Italian veteran and no one challenged me. I jumped up however after I noticed the sign and moved!
Lastly, unless you are familiar with Italian trains, be sure you know how to open the door when you arrive at your stop. You may be the only one getting off in that car or exit and the trains have a variety of ways of opening the doors! Almost wound up in Genoa once after a struggle to get the door opened at my stop.