What a train compartment and a dinner table have in common
Join a Timeleft dinner in Paris this September
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Talking to strangers When was the last time you had a deep conversation with a stranger? For one traveller, it started with a simple question: goulash or the falafel platter? A debate in the dining car on the way to Budapest turned into swapping life stories, somewhere around the Hungarian border. Two strangers, a few hours, and a shared table were all it took. That’s the kind of unexpected connection we’d love for you to experience this September. It’s why we’ve partnered with Timeleft to bring strangers around dinner tables together in Paris. Starting September 9, the dinners will run for four weeks, every Wednesday and Friday. Simply choose a dinner, take your seat, and let the evening unfold. |
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You won’t know exactly who you’ll meet or where the conversation will lead. What you will have in common is a curiosity, for travel and the Eurail mindset—whether your last trip was this summer, five years ago, or is still waiting to happen. Yet much like travelling somewhere new by train, sometimes meeting someone new is all it takes to discover a new perspective, an unexpected connection, or a story you’ll carry home with you. That’s the Interrail Effect—and this time, you don’t need to be on a train to feel it. Ready to take a seat? Download Timeleft, choose the dinner you’d like to join and use RAILTIMELEFT50 to get 50% off your first Timeleft membership (usable once per user, on the 1-month membership. Valid until October 11, 2026). |
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Every journey makes a difference |
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A train journey is never just about getting from one place to another. It's about the people you meet along the way, the places you find off the beaten path, and the confidence that comes from navigating the unfamiliar on your own terms. In our first Impact Report, we look at the difference these journeys have made for our travellers, the places they pass through, and the planet. |
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In 2025, over 1 million travellers explored Europe with our Pass and we contributed €100,000 to grassroots organisations across Europe through our partnership with The Intrepid Foundation—bringing our total raised since 2023 to over €797,000. We also took important first steps in understanding our environmental footprint, giving us a clearer baseline to build on. Dive in deeper on where we're making a difference, and where we still have work to do. |
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Where the train leaves off |
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One of the best things about travelling by train in Europe is where you arrive: right in the centre of the city, with time to see what’s beyond the station. That’s where Intrepid Urban Adventures comes in. Their day tours are led by local guides who know the places they call home and can take you past the obvious stops. When someone who lives in the city is showing you around, you notice the side streets. You spend longer in the neighbourhoods you might have walked straight through and hear the stories you wouldn’t get from just looking at a map. With your Eurail Pass, you get 15% off Intrepid Urban Adventures day tours. So, the next time you step off the train in a city in Europe, you can really get to know it like a local. |
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