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94. Motorail

Motorail is a rail service that transports passengers together with their car, motorcycle or other eligible vehicle on the same journey. The passengers normally travel in passenger coaches or sleeping accommodation while their vehicle is carried on dedicated vehicle-transport wagons.

Motorail services are mainly intended for long-distance travel, allowing travellers to avoid driving the entire route while still having their own vehicle available at their destination. Vehicle dimensions, loading procedures and eligible routes depend on the operator.

Motorail
A motorail-train from the Netherlands to Italy at Chiasso station. (Switzerland)
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What is Motorail?

Motorail is a train service that transports passengers and their vehicle together, with the vehicle carried on specialised railway wagons.

Which vehicles can be carried on a Motorail train?

Depending on the operator and route, Motorail services may carry cars, motorcycles or other eligible road vehicles. Size and weight restrictions may apply.

Do passengers remain inside their car on a Motorail train?

No. Passengers normally leave their vehicle after loading and travel separately in the passenger accommodation provided by the train.

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