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As a writer at Eurail, I’m used to narrating our travelers’ stories, but rarely my own. In my day-to-day work, I get to read a lot of messages from our community – sometimes full of gratitude the Pass made an unforgettable trip possible, while other times tinged with frustration, following a train disruption or another misfortune. Still, the outcome is usually the same: you get excited or sad reading through people’s experiences, but you always view them from a safe distance – that of the employee who knows the product inside out, yet has never used it himself. This, however, changed last month. It was a warm June evening when a few colleagues and I hopped on the night train in Utrecht, ready to start our rail journey to Austria. The trip was part of a familiarization program that allows employees to step into our travelers’ shoes and better understand what they experience daily.  I’d always traveled to one place at a time, so naturally, I was expecting switching from city to city to be tiring. To my surprise, every train ride felt more exhilarating than the last: Innsbruck, with its timeless composure and sweeping Alpine views; Salzburg, Mozart’s birthplace (Salzburgians will never let you forget it) and my favorite stop, with its baroque elegance and the serene Salzach river; and Vienna, with its grand architecture, world-class museums, and the fluffiest Kaiserschmarrn (shredded pancakes).  And then, almost too quickly, we were back home in Utrecht. The step off our last train was a heavy one, letting go of moments that now belonged elsewhere, but I’m grateful for what I experienced with my colleagues – and I’ll now be able to connect more with your stories, too. As I’m writing all this, with my Austrian postcards lying on the desk and a heart somehow still fueled by schnitzels, I can’t help but look forward to traveling with the Pass again. Until then, the team and I have created a community post where you can ask us anything you want about our time in Austria. See you there soon! Keep it spicy, Aggelos, Copywriter at Eurail Don’t miss our Amsterdam meet-up on August 30 🎉  For more stories like the one above, this is your chance to connect with fellow train travel enthusiasts during a day full of walking tours, fun activities, and insightful conversations. Only 100 spots are available, so RSVP quickly to secure yours. |
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