Some governments have introduced measures to increase train travel, but is it enough?
Some governments are getting on board withLast week, Germany announced it would cut long distance rail fares by 10% - the first price decrease in 17 years.
And this summer, Luxembourg will be the first country to make all public transport free, in a bid to reduce traffic congestion in cities.Train travel may take longer, but converts say it is a far more enriching experience than flying. "In trains, people have time, they really want to get to know you," he said."In hostels, you are always around tourists."Not necessarily. Mary Penman, who is British but lives in Austria, makes the train journey back to the UK at least once a year with her husband and two small children.
"It's like a travelling village," says Mary."There's a real camaraderie among the families on board."Although many would prefer to travel by rail, the cost is often prohibitive. A Eurostar train from London to Paris emits up to 90% less carbon than flying, but a ticket generally costs twice as much.Media playback is unsupported on your device"People don't want to put time into planning their holidays," says Elias.
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