SCANDINAVIAN RAIL PASS BROUGHT UNDER EURAIL UMBRELLA

Utrecht, Netherlands, January 30, 2008 - The Eurail Group is giving more
options to travelers wanting to explore the Scandinavian countries of
Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden.

Scandinavia has long been a popular tourist destination for overseas visitors
with numbers increasing steadily; in 2006 there were over seven hundred
thousand visitors from the United States alone. Now through a new selection
of offerings, Eurail passengers can travel throughout the region's excellent rail
systems using just a single pass.

On January 1st, Eurail introduced the Eurail Scandinavia Pass to its vast array
of rail packages (replacing the former ScanRail Pass). The pass enables
unlimited 2nd class rail travel in all four participating countries and is available
throughout a range of validity periods.  Discounts are offered to groups of
two or more and to young people under the age of 26. Prices start from just
50 euros a day for a four-day Saver Pass.

Eurail's global network of sales agents makes the pass widely available around
the world, and assists travelers in purchasing packages prior to their
departure to Europe. Therefore passes can be conveniently bought using
local currency, saving the time and stress of buying a series of tickets upon
arrival.

Eurail's new Scandinavian packages also allow flexibility for different itineraries
and country combinations. Those wanting to visit only one or two
Scandinavian countries can choose among the Finland-Sweden, Denmark-
Sweden and Norway-Sweden options. Additionally, the Norway and Sweden
One Country Passes have been adjusted in line with many other Eurail Passes
and now offer "Saver" discounts in 2nd class for groups of 2-5 travelers.

Trains in Scandinavia are modern, comfortable and reliable. High speed trains
such as Sweden's X2000 and Finland's Pendolino whisk travelers from city to
city, while slower scenic routes, like the Bergen Railway in Norway, wind
through mountain tunnels and across bridges providing continuous panoramas
of unspoiled scenic beauty. Although each country's railway is operated by its
own company, cross border connections are easy and efficient. Traveling
from Oslo to Stockholm takes just over six hours, while Stockholm to
Copenhagen is about a five hour journey. Connections between Helsinki and
Stockholm are made possible by ship, operated by Tallink Silja Oy, which
gives all Eurail Pass holders a 50% reduction on the full fare of the crossing.

In addition to its Scandinavian packages, the Eurail Group offers a wide range
of passes from single country options to the classic Eurail Global Pass, valid in
20 countries. For more information about the Eurail Group, go to
www.EurailGroup.com. Eurail Passes are currently available from the direct
sales website, www.Eurail.com, and all sales agents worldwide; ACP Rail
International (www.eurail-acprail.com); Flight Centre
(www.flightcentre.com); www.OctopusTravel.com; Rail Europe
(www.raileurope.com) and STA Travel (www.statravel.com).


For More Information:
Eurail Group corporate website and press room: www.eurailgroup.com
Eurail Group Marketing Manager: Ana Dias e Seixas, tel. + 31 (0)30 8500 125,
email: a.diaseseixas@eurail.nl
Eurail photo library: http://eurail.informationstore.net/

Scandinavian Railway Companies:
Danish Railways (DSB): www.dsb.dk
Finnish Railways (VR): www.vr.fi
Norwegian Railways (NSB): www.nsb.no
Swedish Railways (SJ): www.sj.se

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