Navigating the Italian Train System by wilocrek
Italian trains can be confusing and overwhelming; specifically if its your first time in Rome and you feel rushed. The following tips will help to ease the confusion.- Dont always look for your train by the city your going to. Many trains end up at a different destination with your stop simply being one of many. Look for your train by the time its leaving and the train number and then go to the assigned platform.
- If your stop is not the end of the line be ready with your bags before the train comes to your stop. The train does not stop for long so you dont want to be scrambling with your bags after the train has stopped. Stops are not always announced. The best way to be prepared is, assuming the train leaves on time, simply be ready to exit the train about five minutes before the time of arrival on your ticket.
- Finding your seat is easy. Your ticket will assign you a location like this - 8:107 - this means you are in train car 8 and seat 107
