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What’s New in 2008 Welcome to ACP Rail’s comprehensive product update brochure for 2008. In the pages of this document you will find information highlighting new products as well as updates and changes to existing products.

Highlights This Year ACP Rail is happy to announce the inclusion of several new products in 2008. Most notably among these is Interrail. Also, through our new ‘On Request Booking Engines’, outlets will now have access to Amtrak passes and point to point tickets.

CONTENTS BritRail Page 2 ScandinavianRail Page 7 Interrail Page 8 East Japan Rail Page 9 Amtrak Page 10 Contact Information Page 13

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London Plus Pass This pass is designed especially for those who choose to base themselves in London dur-ing their visit to Britain. Travel with this flexible Pass on the days you want and explore the area immediately outside London. Ideal for day trips to great cities such as Oxford, Can-terbury, Cambridge, Salisbury and Brighton and now Bath, Bristol and Stratford-Upon-Avon.

Now Includes Airport Transfers • The Pass now includes 2 extra coupons valid on the Heathrow Express, Stansted Express or Gatwick Express. Coupons will be collected by check-in staff. • Coupons do not need to be used on same airport express. Travel on the Airport Expresses does not use a day’s travel on the Pass. Simply redeem the coupons for travel. Extended Boundaries In order to deliver a greater value experience to consumers, we have extended the boundaries of the BritRail London Plus Pass to include Bath, Bristol and Stratford-Upon-Avon. The Boundary Stations of the London Plus Pass are now: Harwich, Kings Lynn, Hunting-don, Bedford, Long Buckby, Stratford-upon-Avon, Worcester Foregate, Bedwyn, Salisbury, Bristol Temple Meads and Weymouth. BritRail Central Scotland Pass

BritRail is expanding its product line with the convenient, new BritRail Central Scotland Pass. Using this pass, you can visit some of the most famous spots in Scotland's central belt: Explore Stirling and see the amazing William Wallace Monument or travel to Fife and experience the Abbey and Abbot House of Dunferm-line. Perfect for ‘days-out’ trips from Glasgow or Edinburgh, the BritRail Central Scotland Pass is the easiest way to discover Scotland. Glasgow Underground This pass provides unlimited travel on Glasgow Underground (on presentation of a BritRail Central Scotland Pass, customers will be issued with an exchange ticket). Territory • The BritRail Central Scotland Pass provides unlimited rail travel between Edinburgh, Glasgow Queen Street, North Berwick, Bathgate, Dunblane, Bridge of Allan, Stirling, the Fife Circle, Markinch, Falkirk and all intermediate stations. • The BritRail Central Scotland Pass is not valid on special excursion trains, privately owned railways or Glasgow Airport Coach Links. • The BritRail Central Scotland Pass is not valid between Glasgow Central and Edinburgh Waverley. Terms and Conditions Valid for any 3 out of 7 consecutive days. Travelers must decide in advance the dates of the 7 day validity period.

• BritRail Central Scotland Passes are not valid on services timed to depart ___before 0915 Monday to Friday.

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BritRail + Ireland Pass BritRail's most complete and flexible Pass, The BritRail & Ireland Pass allows unlimited travel in Britain, as well as Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. More Customizable • In order to provide consumers with a more flexible offer, BritRail has removed the Irish Sea Crossing feature from the BritRail & Ireland Pass, thereby decreasing its cost and allowing the traveler the ability to fly to Ireland. • Consumers who do not wish to use the ferries will no longer need to pay for this service in the cost of their pass. • Consumers who do plan to travel by boat can purchase the new BritRail Irish Sea Crossing add on product.

BritRail Irish Sea Crossing - Stena Line Stena Line offers a quick and comfortable ferry service between Ireland and Britain. With frequent journeys each day as well as an unrivalled choice of routes on the Irish Sea, taking the ferry to Ireland has never been so easy! Routes Available • Stranraer – Belfast

• Holyhead - Dun Laoghaire

• Fishguard – Rosslare

Stena Line Features • Excellent range of entertainment provided, including shopping. Activities are ‘Family Friendly’.

• Excellent choices of restaurants and bars.

Terms and Conditions • Available in Adult Economy class. Infants aged 0- 3 travel free.

• Available only for Single trips.

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New Discounts BritRail Guest Pass Discount - Promotion Take your mother-in-law or any other friend or relative residing in the UK out for a holiday using a BritRail Guest Pass.

• This pass discount allows a friend or relative, residing in Britain, to ac-company a visitor as they travel by train in Britain. UK guest and traveler get 25% the Adult fare.

• This discount is available on BritRail Consecutive and Flexi passes as well as BritRail England Consecutive and Flexi passes.

• The UK guest passenger must travel with the Pass holder at all times and provide proof of residence upon request.

• Available in 1st or Standard Class.

BritRail Eurail Passholder Discount In order to encourage youths to explore Britain as part of a European trip, BritRail now offers the Eurail Pass Holder Rate in Standard Class.

• Youths between the ages of 16 and 25 (inclusive) who have a valid Eurail Pass receive a 50% discount on the Standard Adult fare of select BritRail Passes.

• This discount is available on BritRail Consecutive and Flexi passes as well as BritRail England Consecutive and Flexi passes.

• Not valid for residents of Europe.

• Passengers must write the Eurail Pass ticket number in the field provided on the BritRail Pass. BritRail Eurostar Discount Travelers with any BritRail Pass are eligible for a reduced pass holder fare when traveling on Eurostar trains. Simply show the BritRail Pass when purchas-ing a Eurostar ticket to profit from this amazing offer! • Not valid for residents of the UK.

• Passengers must have a valid BritRail Pass.

• Does not use up a travel day on the pass.

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Oyster Card This amazingly flexible smart card provides access to London’s Underground, Docklands Light Railway, bus and tram. Al-ready pre-loaded with £15, you can simply add more credit to the card when you run out. Since there is no expiration date to the pass, you can keep your Oyster Card for future trips to London! Features • Pre-loaded with £15 of pay as you go value: ready to use, so no need to queue up at airport/station • Provides travel on DLR, the Tube, London Overground, buses and trams in London. • Only pay for the travel that you make. • No date restrictions on pay as you go balance. • Reusable, you simply add value to your card the next time you visit London. • Transferable, you can pass your card on to friends/family who visit London. • Please note, London Transport charges a £2 fee for the card in addition to the initial £15 of credit.

The Royal Yacht Britannia This magnificent ship has played host to some of the most famous people in the world. But, above all, she was home to Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family. Now you are welcome on board to discover the heart and soul of this most special of royal residences. Features • Tour the famous Royal Yacht Britannia and see where the Queen and her guests stayed while at sea. • Includes audio tour available in 21 languages. • Available in Adult, Student, Senior, Child and Family Passes.

The Beatles Story Located on Liverpool’s historic Albert Dock, the Beatles Story is a unique attraction that transports visitors on an enlighten-ing and atmospheric journey into the life, times, culture and music of the Beatles. Features • The experience is accompanied by the ‘Living History’ audio guide, which is narrated by John Lennon’s sister, Julia.

The Beatles Story offers English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Polish, Russian and Japanese audio guide translations. A Chinese version will be launched in Spring 2008. • Admission is available in Adult, Senior/Student, and Child rates.

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City Cruises As the river Thames weaves its way through the heart of London, there is history around every bend. See and experience the splendor of London from the relaxed comfort of one of City Cruises’ modern, all-weather, River Liners. Features • Cruises depart frequently from Westminster Pier, Waterloo (London Eye) Pier, Tower Pier and Greenwich Pier every

day of the year except Christmas Day (25th December). • Children under 5 are free when accompanying a full paying adult. • Family tickets are available for use by up to 2 adults and 3 children (aged 5-16).

Other BritRail Changes The Edinburgh Pass The Edinburgh Pass now offers in a Child fare. Golden Tours Golden Tours now offers a Sinister London - Jack the Ripper Tour. Madame Tussauds Entrance to Madame Tussauds now includes entry to Chambers Live.

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Changes to Norwegian Combination Tours Name Changes Please note that as of 2008, several of the Norwegian Combination Tours are changing names. The Royal Fjord Tour The Sognefjord in a Nutshell Tour Explore Hardangerfjord Tour The Hardangerfjord in a Nutshell Tour Discontinued Tour Please note that as of 2008, The Triangle Tour will be discontinued.

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Interrail Product Line As of the first quarter of 2008, ACP Rail International will offer the extensive Interrail product line. Featuring a wide variety of One Country Passes as well as the all encompassing Interrail Global Pass, Interrail will provide European travelers with a comfortable, hassle-free way to explore the continent!

Destinations Offered

Passes Integrated in Interrail As of 2008, the following passes will be integrated into the Interrail product line and will therefore be discontinued. Norway Rail Pass Inter Rail Norway Pass Sweden Rail Pass Inter Rail Sweden Pass

• Austria • Belgium • Bosnia-Herzegovina • Bulgaria • Croatia • Czech Republic • Denmark • Finland • France

• FYR Macedonia • Germany • Greece • Hungary • Italy • Luxembourg • Montenegro • Netherlands • Norway

• Poland • Republic of Ireland • Romania • Serbia • Slovakia • Slovenia • Spain • Sweden • Switzerland

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JR East 4-Day Flexi Pass There is no easier way to visit Eastern Japan than with the JR East Flexi Pass. Enjoy the freedom to travel when you want for a select number of days over 1 month. With the economical Flexi Pass, you can journey at your leisure; staying in one area for several days or using the train for simple days out trips. Features • Unlimited travel throughout all the 72 railway lines of JR EAST: 5 Shinkansen Super Express Lines (also known as the

Bullet Trains) and 67 Conventional Lines. • JR East offers exceptional discounts to youth travelers and children. • Adult and Child rates available in Ordinary and Green (First) Class and Youth rates in Ordinary Class. • Allows you to explore by hopping on and off the trains as you wish. • Valid for 4 days (consecutive or non-consecutive) over a 1 month period.

JR East Consecutive Pass Explore the beauty and enchantment of Eastern Japan with the JR East Consecutive Pass. You will travel in comfort and style and best of all, you won’t need to break your bank account to do it. Features • Unlimited travel throughout all the 72 railway lines of JR EAST: 5 Shinkansen Super Express Lines (also known as the

Bullet Trains) and 67 Conventional Lines. • JR East offers exceptional discounts to youth travelers and children! • Adult and Child rates available in Ordinary and Green (First) Class and Youth rates in Ordinary Class. • Allows you to explore by hopping on and off the trains as you wish. • Valid for 5 or 10 days of consecutive travel.

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Features

• Available for 15 or 30 consecutive days of travel.

• Fares Available: Adult Peak, Adult Off-Peak, Child Peak and Child Off-Peak.

• Provides access to the entire Amtrak Network.

• We recommend that reservations be made prior to arrival in the US and as far in advance as possible. Reservations are required for most trains.

• On some trains, you can upgrade your accommodations to Business Class or Sleeping Car accommodations.

Amtrak Product Line ACP is proud to announce the inclusion of the North American rail provide Amtrak. Not available to residents of the US or Canada.

How to Book Amtrak Passes and Point to Point Tickets Please Note: The following products are available to RailNet Outlets via the “On Request” booking systems* or by contacting our North American Call Center. • Contact ACP’s North America Call Center at 1-514-904-2611 or write to [email protected]. • For instructions on how to book using the On Request Booking Engine please visit the ACP RailNet Information Page

located at http://www.acprail.com/userguide.htm. • On Request Booking Engine: http://www.acprail.com/amtrak/. • To book seat reservations, please call the North American Call Center.

Amtrak National Rail Pass The total experience, the whole of the U.S.A. – from coast to coast on the entire Amtrak network.

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Amtrak North East Rail Pass The Northeast Rail Pass (Peak) is a 15 day pass that allows travel through all of New England, and from the Virginian coast to Niagara Falls and Montreal.

Amtrak West Rail Pass West Rail Pass offers 15 and 30-day passes that connect from Chicago to New Orleans and across to the West Coast.

Features

• Available for 15 consecutive days of travel.

• Fares Available: Adult Peak, Adult Off-Peak, Child Peak and Child Off-Peak.

• We recommend that reservations be made prior to arrival in the US and as far in advance as possible. Reservations are re-quired for most trains.

• On some trains, you can upgrade your accommodations to Business Class or Sleeping Car accommodations.

Features

• Available for 15 or 30 consecutive days of travel.

• Fares Available: Adult Peak, Adult Off-Peak, Child Peak and Child Off-Peak.

• Cities include: San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Seattle, Vancouver, Portland, Chicago, Denver, St Louis, Memphis, Kansas City, New Orleans, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, and Salt Lake City.

• We recommend that reservations be made prior to arrival in the US and as far in advance as possible. Reservations are re-quired for most trains.

• On some trains, you can upgrade your accommodations to Business Class or Sleeping Car accommodations.

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Amtrak Point to Point Tickets Rail tickets are a fantastic way for your clients to travel; with so many options, there’s a ticket combination out there for everyone!

Features

• Fares Available: Adult Peak, Adult Off-Peak, Child Peak and Child Off-Peak.

• We recommend that reservations be made prior to arrival in the US and as far in advance as possible. Reserva-tions are required for most trains.

• On some trains, you can upgrade your accommodations to Business Class or Sleeping Car accommodations.

Amtrak East Rail Pass Features

• Available for 15 or 30 consecutive days of travel.

• Fares Available: Adult Peak, Adult Off-Peak, Child Peak and Child Off-Peak.

• Cities include: Chicago, St Louis, St. Paul- Minneapolis, Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Washington, DC, Atlanta, Memphis, New Orleans, Dallas, San Antonio, Orlando, Miami, and Denver.

• We recommend that reservations be made prior to arrival in the US and as far in advance as possible. Reservations are required for most trains.

• On some trains, you can upgrade your accommodations to Business Class or Sleeping Car accommodations.

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Contact Information For more information regarding the contents of this brochure, please contact:

Simon Payette Pricing Coordinator Tel: 514-733-5247 Ext 350 Fax: 514-733-5541 [email protected]

Shaun Hatrick Marketing Coordinator Tel: 514-733-5247 Ext 287 Fax: 514-733-5541 [email protected]

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