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The Greenest Way to Travel
European English Edition 2009
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See the Beauty of Scandinavia Welcome to Scandinavia, an enchanting land of unsurpassed natural beauty. Now, you can explore this fascinating area, experience its rich culture and delve into its captivating folklore in comfort and style with ScandinavianRail. Our vast selection of rail passes and complementary products make traveling easy and hassle-free and, best of all, you won’t have to break the bank to do it. From the mighty fjords of Norway to the breathtaking natural parks of Sweden, you can experience it all with ScandinavianRail!
Going GreenThe fact is, your choice of transportation greatly affects the environment. All mechanized modes of transport, especially planes, emit large amounts of Carbon Dioxide (CO2), which is one of the leading green house gases that damage the Earth’s climate. Railways understand the need to do their part in helping protect the environment and are committed to ensuring they remain one of the greenest forms of transportation!
Environmental Initiatives of the Scandinavian Railways:• In order to improve the energy efficiencies of their trains, Scandinavian rail providers are implementing new technology called Regenerative Braking. This new innovation transforms approximately 20% of the energy trains dissipate when braking back into re-usable energy.
• New trains are now built with lighter materials, so less energy is expended when bringing them into motion.
• The heating and lighting in the carriages are now regulated when parked.
• SJ, Sweden’s main railway, uses only renewable ‘green’ energy from hydropower for its trains.
With your help, we can all make a difference.Travel Greener with ScandinavianRail!
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Terms and Conditions for ACP Rail International’s ScandinavianRail Product Line ACP Rail International is owned and operated by ACP Marketing.Refunds:1. Refunds are limited to completely unused and unvalidated: passes, tickets, and inclusive packages, and will be granted only where permitted under the terms and conditions set forth below or elsewhere in published documentation.Passes, tickets and vouchers must be returned for refunds. No refunds will be granted on partially unused parts or inclusive packages: documents must bear no evidence of having been tampered with in any way. 2. Where no other time for refund is specified in this brochure, refunds on tickets and passes must be applied for within six months of the issue date. 3. A cancellation charge will be deducted from all refunds. Where no other cancellation charge is specified in this brochure, the cancellations charge will be a minimum of 15%. 4. No refunds will be given on reservation/booking fees. 5. Trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended. 6. All requests for refunds must be submitted to the office from which the passes or tickets were purchased.Fees and Charges:Reservation fees guarantee space and seat assignment on a particular service.Lost Tickets:ACP Marketing is not responsible for tickets or vouchers, which are lost, stolen, mutilated or destroyed. Refunds cannot be authorized in such cases. Therefore, travel insurance is recommended.Responsibility and Liability:1. ACP Marketing acts only as a booking agent. ACP Marketing has no control over, and is not responsible for, any of the tours, passes and other travel accommodations listed in or referred to in this brochure. All bookings are accepted and all tickets, passes and vouchers are issued on the express condition that ACP Marketing is not responsible or liable for any loss (consequential or other-wise), damage (including but not limited to loss of or damage to passenger’ clothes, baggage, or other property whatsoever), death, injury, delay, inconvenience or irregularity caused by or arising out of or in connection with any defect in any vehicle or other land or sea conveyance used, rented or traveled in, or through the negligence, willful misconduct or other acts, defaults or omissions of any carrier, car rental company, hotel, restaurant or other provider of goods or services. 2. Every booking is accepted subject to the conditions, tariffs, and regulations imposed by the rail, shipping, bus, car rental, car insurance or other companies, firms or persons concerned.Photo Credits:Photos courtesy of Ian Stoner and Alan Cheek of Rail Images, Image Bank Sweden, Innovation Norway, Fjord Norway, Visit Sweden, Connex, Flåm Photoservice, SJ, NSB (Norwegian State Railways), Eurail, Finnish Tourist Board, Cover image: Pål Bugge/ Innovation Norway.
Train Passes
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VALIDITY: 3, 4, 6 or 8 days in 1 month.FARES: Adult, Child; 1st or 2nd Class - Youth; 2nd Class.
The InterRail Norway PassGet full access to all lines operated by NSB, the National State Railways of Norway in 2nd Class.• Travel days may be used consecutively or non-consecutively.• Special fares are available for Youths between the ages of 12 and 25 • Children between the ages of 4 and 11 travel for half the adult fare while children under 4 travel for free (up to 2 children per traveling adult if seat reservations or supplement for sleeper is not required).• The InterRail Norway Pass also qualifies you for additional discounts on the Flam Line and on several ferries.
VALIDITY: 3, 4, 6 or 8 days in 1 month.FARES: Adult, Child; 1st or 2nd Class - Youth; 2nd Class.
The InterRail Sweden PassGet full access to all lines operated by SJ, the main railway company of Sweden, as well as many private railways in Sweden such as Veolia, Arlanda Express, Tagkompaniet and Merresor. • Travel days may be used consecutively or non-consecutively in 1st or second class.• Stopovers allowed en-route.• Children between the ages of 4 and 11 travel for half the Adult fare while children under 4 years of age travel for free.• Special fares for Youth aged 12 to 25.• InterRail Sweden Pass is also valid on direct Swedish Rail (SJ) trains to and from Copenhagen and Copenhagen Airport.• The InterRail Sweden Pass is also valid on the Norwegian part of the journey in the direct border crossing day and night trains Stockholm-Oslo, Malmö-Oslo and Gothenburg-Oslo.
VALIDITY: 3, 4, 6 or 8 days in 1 month.FARES: Adult, Child; 1st or 2nd Class – Youth; 2nd Class.
The InterRail Finland PassThe InterRail Finland Pass offers the easiest way to travel the rail network of Finland, from Helsinki to the Arctic Circle and anywhere in between.• Travel days may be used consecutively or non-consecutively in 1st or 2nd class.• Children 4-11 years of age pay half the adult fare if the child is accompanied by a parent. Children under 4 travel free and do not require a ticket.
VALIDITY: 3, 4, 6 or 8 days in 1 month.FARES: Adult, Child; 1st or 2nd Class - Youth; 2nd Class.
The InterRail Denmark PassThe InterRail Denmark Pass gives you unlimited access to the entire Danish rail network. Travel the Danish countryside and delve into the rich culture that makes the country special.• Travel days may be used consecutively or non-consecutively in 1st or 2nd Class.• Children 4 to 11 pay half the adult fare. • A Youth pass is available for travellers under 26 years of age.
Valid for Travel to Oslo & Copenhagen
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Ö L A N D
Abisko
Kiruna
Gällivare
Jokkmokk
Boden
Luleå
HaparandaA r c t i c c i r c l e
Arvidsjaur
Storuman
Hällnäs
VännäsUmeå
Långsele
HärnösandSundsvall
Enafors Undersåker
Hoting
Östersund
Bräcke
Ånge
LjusdalHudiksvall
Bollnäs Söderhamn
GävleStorvik
Orsa
Mora Rättvik
Leksand
FalunBorlänge
Malung
Torsby
Vansbro
Sunne
Kil
Karlstad
Uppsala
Arlanda airport
STOCKHOLM
Avestad
Sala
VästeråsFröviÖrebro Södertälje
Nynäshamn
Visby
G O T L A N D
B O R N H O L M
Nyköping
NorrköpingLinköping
MotalaLidköping
Laxå
SkövdeFalköping
Tranås
VästervikJönköping Nässjö
Oskarshamn
KalmarVäxjöAlvesta
Varberg
Halmstad
KarlskronaKarlshamn
SölvesborgKristianstad
Simrishamn
YstadMalmö
Lund
Ludvika
Berga
Hässleholm
Värnamo
Trollhättan
Fagersta
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Hultsfred
S K A G E R R A K
K AT T E G AT
Grenå
FrederikshavnHjørring
ÅlborgThisted
Skive
Viborg Randers
Holstebro
RingkøbingHerning
Århus
Horsens
VejleFredericiaEsbjerg
Ribe
TønderSønderborg
Svendborg
Odense
KalundborgHillerød
RoskildeNyborg
Korsør
Nykøbing FalsterRødby
Rønne
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Kastrupairport
Trelleborg
Hanstholm
Mariehamn
Å L A N D
Kolari
Rovaniemi
Kemi
Tornio/Torneå
Oulu/Uleåborg
Kontiomäki
Nurmes
Joensuu
Iisalmi
Ylivieska
Vaasa/Vasa
Seinäjoki
Parkano
Pori/Björneborg
Jyväskylä
VarkausKuopio
Parikkala
Imatra
Lappeenranta/Villmanstrand
Vyborg
Lahti
Kotka
Toijala
Turku/Åbo
Hanko/Hangö
HELSINKI/HELSINGFORS
Tampere/Tammerfors
Orivesi
Kokemäki
Mikkeli/St.Michel
Haapamäki
Kajaani
N O R T H AT L A N T I C O C E A N
N O R W E G I A N S E A
N o r t h C a p e
Narvik
Skutvik
LeknesSvolvær
LOFO
T E N
Hell
Trondheim
StorlienKristiansund
Støren
Oppdal
Dombås
Molde
ÅlesundRøros
Tynset
Elverum
Lillehammer
Kongsvinger
Lillestrøm
Gjøvik Hamar
Bergen
Kristiansand
Voss Finse
GolGeilo
Hønefoss
Kongsberg
Larvik
Skien FredrikstadMoss
Halden
Åre
Sortland
Myrdal
Flåm
FauskeBodø
Mo i Rana
Mosjøen
Sandnessjøen
Gedser
G e r m a n y
P o l a n d
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Oslo airportGardermoen
Skagen
Bus lines included in the pass
A r c t i c c i r c l e
Kemijärvi
Pieksämäki
VainikkalaHämeenlinna/Tavastehus
Nordagutu
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Bus lines without discount
Egersund
Stavanger
Haugesund
Valid with ScanRail Pass
Kerava/Kervo
Sandefjord
From
New
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Hirtshals
Åndalsnes
Drammen
Strömstad
OSLO
Hallsberg
Eskilstuna
Vetlanda
Borås
HelsingborgHelsingør
KØBENHAVNCopenhagen
Silkeborg
Kolding
GöteborgGothenburg
Riihimäki
Karjaa/Karis
Savonlinna/Nyslott
Kokkola/Karleby
Kouvola
Lødingen
Trains emit approximately 50% less harmful Green House gases per passenger kilometer than cars.
Trains generally emit only ¼ of the gases a plane would traveling the same distance.
Sample Point-to-Point Tickets from OsloDestinations Average Train Time Frequency*
Bergen 7.5 hours 5 times per day
Lillehammer 2.5 hours hourly
Stavanger 8 hours 4 times per day
Trondheim 7.5 hours 4 times per day
FARES: One-Way, Return; 1st Class, Standard Class. * Minimum Frequency
Sample Point-to-Point Tickets from StockholmIf your travels do not require a rail pass, consider purchasing point to point tick-ets. ScandinavianRail offers the most comprehensive inventory of point to point ticket combinations for Scandinavia.Destinations Average Train Time Frequency*
Gøteborg 3.5 hours every hour
Uppsala 40 minutes every 25 minutes
Sundsvall 3.5 hours 9 times per day
Malmö 4.5 hours hourly (until 6:00pm)
FARES: One-Way, Return; 1st Class, Standard Class. * Minimum Frequency
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Norwegian Combination Tours
FARES: Adult; Child; 2nd Class.
Norway in a Nutshell® Tour“Norway in a Nutshell®” is one of the most popular round trips in the world. It takes you through some of the loveliest scenery in Fjord Norway. You experience the Bergen Railway line, the Flåm Railway line, the mountains at Myrdal and the fjord in Flåm. A fjord cruise on the Aurlandsfjord and the Nærøyfjord is also included. This breath-taking tour will also take you on a bus journey up Northern Europe’s steepest road, the Stalheimskleiva.• Optional direction of travel is permitted.• Stopovers are permitted and strongly encouraged. A 1 to 3 day period is best to fully appreciate the tour.• Children between the ages of 4 and 15 pay half the adult fare. Children under 4 travel for free.• Reservations are recommended on region trains of the Bergen Railway Line.
Five itineraries to choose from that include 2nd class rail service, bus shuttle and boat excursion: Bergen-Bergen Tour Voss – Voss Tour Oslo – Voss – Bergen Tour Oslo – Voss – Oslo Tour Oslo – Voss – Bergen – Oslo Tour
FARES: Adult, Child; 2nd Class.
The Hardangerfjord in a Nutshell Tour (Formerly the Explore Hardanger Fjord Tour)The “Hardangerfjord in a Nutshell Tour” round trip includes a train journey on the Bergen Railway line and a coach tour through attractive farmland and delightful villages typical of Western Norway. The fjord cruise on the Hardanger fjord by boat then offers spectacular views of towering mountains and impressive waterfalls. • Tour is available from June through August.• Tour includes train, bus and boat transportation.• Children between the ages of 4 to 15 pay a reduced fare. Children under 4 travel for free.• Optional direction is available: Bergen-Voss-Ulvik-Eidfjord-Norheimsund-Bergen.• Reservations are recommended on the region trains on the Bergen Railway line.• The duration of the tour is best appreciated over a 1 to 3 day period.
Three itineraries to choose from that include 2nd class rail service, bus shuttle and boat excursion: Bergen – Voss – Ulvik – Eidfjord – Norheimsund – Bergen Tour Bergen – Norheimsund – Eidfjord – Ulvik – Voss – Oslo Tour Oslo – Bergen – Norheimsund – Eidfjord – Ulvik – Voss – Oslo Tour
FARES: Adult, Child; 2nd Class.
The Sognefjord in a Nutshell Tour(Formerly The Royal Fjord Tour)The longest (204km) and deepest (1309m) fjord in the world awaits you with this impressive train journey on the Flåm Railway line and boat journey on the Sognefjord through some of the most impressive and majestic views of the sea, mountains and the fjord.• This tour is valid for travel between May 1st and September 30th.• Optional direction of travel is permitted.• Stopovers are permitted and strongly encouraged. A 1 to 3 day period is best to fully appreciate the tour.• Reservations are not included. No reservation necessary on the Expressboat.• Reservations are recommended on the region trains of the Bergen Railway line.• Children between the ages of 4 and 15 pay half the adult fare. Children under 4 travel for free.
There are 3 itineraries to choose from that include 2nd class rail service and boat excursion: Bergen – Myrdal – Flam-Bergen Tour. Duration: 8h30Oslo – Myrdal-Flam – Bergen Tour. Duration: 11h30Oslo – Myrdal – Flam – Bergen – Oslo Tour. Duration 18h30
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Sweden Products
VALIDITY: 24 hours, 48 hours, 72 hours.FARES: Adult, *Child.
*Maximum 2 child cards per adult. Valid for children 7 to 17, children under 7 do not require a pass.
The Stockholm CardThe Stockholm Card gives you free entry to 75 museums and attractions, free travel by public transport, free sightseeing by boat as well as several other bonus offers and a multilingual guide for Stockholm.
VALIDITY: 24 hours, 48 hours. FARES: Adult, *Child.
*Children 5 to 17, maximum 4 children per adult pass. Children under 5 do not require a pass.
Göteborg PassThe Göteborg Pass gives you access to a host of experiences. Whether you want to see the sea and the bare cliffs, have fun at Liseberg amusement park, discover Gothenburg’s fine museums, dine in the city or hit the shops, the Göteborg Pass opens doors for you!
Norway Products
VALIDITY: One-Way Ticket, Return Ticket. FARES: Adult, Child, Rail Pass Users, Family Card.
*Children 5 to 17, maximum 4 children per adult pass. Children under 5 do not require a pass.
The Flåm Railway Welcome to Flamsbana! Each year, this exciting stretch of railway attracts people from all corners of the world, making the Flåm Railway one of Norway’s most spectacular tourist attractions. The train journey provides some of Norway’s wildest and most mag-nificent scenery through mountains, waterfalls and fjords.
• Child fares for children 4 to 15 years• Family card available for 2 adults and maximum 2 children for a return journey only.
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Ask about BritRail as well as our other ACP Rail International travel products by visiting our websites at: www.BritRail.com www.Eurail-ACPRail.com www.JapanRailDirect.com www.ScotlandRailways.com
Travel Agents: Many rail passes and tickets are available through your GDS. Look for 9B on your primary display and for our information pages.
VALIDITY: One-Way Ticket, Return TicketFARES: Adult, Child 4-15 years
*One child travels free when accompanied by a fare-paying adult.
The Rauma LineExperience one of the most spectacular tourist trains in Norway! Travel from Dombås to Åndalsnes and enjoy a leisurely pace, audio guides and the opportunity to photograph beautiful attractions including the Kylling Bridge, River Rauma and famous mountain faces.
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