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Boat train

A boat train is a passenger train operating to a port for the specific purpose of making connection with a passenger ship, such as a ferry or ocean liner. Through ticketing is normally available.

Notable named boat trains

  • Admiraal de Ruijter, London Liverpool Street – Amsterdam Centraal (1987– ?)
  • Benjamin Britten, London Liverpool Street – Amsterdam Centraal (1987– ?)
  • La Flèche d'Or (Golden Arrow), Paris Gare du Nord – Calais-Maritime (1929–1972)
  • The Golden Arrow, London Victoria – Dover Marine (1929–1972)
  • The Cunarder
  • London Waterloo – Southampton Docks (Ocean Terminal)
  • London Euston – Liverpool Riverside
  • Glasgow Central – Greenock Prince’s Pier
  • Night Ferry, London Victoria – Paris Nord / Brussels Midi/Zuid (1936–1980)
  • The Statesman, London Waterloo – Southampton Docks (Ocean Terminal)
  • The Steam Boat, Toronto – Port McNicoll

    • References

    Boat train Wikipedia
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