Google Streamlines Search for Train Trips in Europe
Photo Credit: Pictured is a Eurostar train. Google made it sleeker to find rail options in certain European countries. Eurostar
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Google made it easier to find train routes and booking options in Europe. Like it did for flights, hotels, vacation rentals, and things to do, the new feature improves Google's standing in the rail sector.
Google is trying to improve the search for train routes in Europe, a move that will likely enhance its own position in the sector.
For example, when users enter "Berlin to Vienna trains" in Google.com, the query generates a module that enables people to enter a departure date and time of day, and then to compare the available rail options and prices.
The search results in the new module for now only include direct booking links to rail operators such as Deutsche Bahn for the Vi
