Boat train
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A boat train is a passenger train which connects with a passenger ship, such as a ferry or ocean liner. Through ticketing is normally available.
File:34072 257 Squadron.jpg
ex-SR Battle of Britain Class 34072 257 Squadron Unrebuilt Bullied Light Pacific, with the Golden Arrow styling
Notable named boat trains
- The Flèche d'Or Paris Gare du Nord to Calais (1929-1972)[1]
- The Golden Arrow London Victoria to Dover Marine (1929-1972)[1]
- The Cunarder[2]
- The Statesman London Waterloo – Southampton Docks (Ocean Terminal)[3]
- The Steam Boat between Toronto and Port McNicoll
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Martin, Andrew (15 September 2008). "The return of the boat train to Paris". London: The Guardian. http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/2008/sep/15/rail.france?gusrc=rss&feed=networkfront. Retrieved 27 December 2008.
- ↑ "The Cunarder boat trains". http://www.thecunarders.co.uk/The%20Cunarder%20Boat%20Train.html. Retrieved 27 December 2008.
- ↑ "The Statesman Boat Train". http://www.oceanlinermuseum.co.uk/The%20Statesman%20Boat%20Train.htm. Retrieved 27 December 2008.
See also
- Dutchflyer, London to Amsterdam
- Venice-Simplon Orient Express, London to Paris and beyond
- Lyttelton Line Boat trains, New Zealand
- train ferry. where coaches are carried on a ferry
External links
- Martin, Andrew (15 September 2008). "The return of the boat train to Paris". London: The Guardian. http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/2008/sep/15/rail.france?gusrc=rss&feed=networkfront. Retrieved 27 December 2008.
