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Using Trains

Whilst in Malta the train is no longer an option as a means of transport, many of us can choose to use this service when travelling abroad. Instead of hiring a car or using air travel when travelling between regions or neighbouring countries it is often more sustainable to opt for the train.

In general, rail travel is considered to be an environmentally-friendly means of transport. It is certainly less carbon-intensive than airplanes and less traffic-promoting than travelling by car. In fact, European trains use about seventeen times less fuel than airplanes and are five times more efficient than car travel when transporting the same number of people.

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Train travel in Malta

Trains were a means of travel in Malta in the late 19th century and early 20th century. The service was launched in 1883 and closed down in 1931. Nowadays some form of train transport is being considered as an option within a new national transport strategy where land use and use of energy are two of the main factors being given importance. For more on the history of train travel in Malta click (...) Read more

Benefits of travelling by train

There are several benefits of travelling by train including, among others, benefits related to cost, energy use, air pollution, health, safety and security, and comfort and convenience. Cost: Travelling by train can be cost effective when compared to other options. However, it is important that one looks out for the best offers available. Many times family or group tickets and/or rail passes to be used over a period of time can be a much cheaper option than any other method of (...) Read more

 
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