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Snow Train Cancelled for Winter 09/10

Your author: Powder Monkey July 2nd, 2009 - Posted by: Powder Monkey

Rail Europe announced yesterday that there would be no Snow Train service to the French Alps during the coming ski season. According to an official statement on Rail Europe’s website, the overnight sleeper service is another casualty of the recession:

We’re really sad to announce that the Snow Train won’t be running during the coming ski season. Unfortunately, the current economic climate and poor exchange rates along with an increase in our operating costs, has meant that the service would not be financially viable.

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