InterRailing is a 'Popular Way of Exploring Europe'

InterRailing has become a "popular way to explore" Europe, according to one industry expert.

Student Travel specialists, STA Travel, claims that crossing the continent by rail offers passengers "totally flexible green travel".

A spokesperson for STA Travel said: "Travelling by rail allows you to enjoy the freedom of totally flexible green travel around up to 30 countries in Europe.

"With frequent, reliable, comfortable services straight to the heart of your destination it's a fantastic way to travel."

She added that travellers can choose to focus on one country from just £24, or pick a global pass to experience more than one country from £115.

Early this year STA Travel reported that its gap customers increase by 11 per cent annually.

Furthermore, Gapyear.com estimates that 230,000 18 to 24-year-olds set off on a big trip each year, plus 90,000 career gappers aged 25 to 35, and 220,000 55 to 65-year-old retirees, making it an accelerating market.

Travel Industry News posted on 13/02/2008 09:15:04