Railways in Europe
There are two active rack railways in Ital. There isa a third route where trains run without cogwheel mechanisms, although the cog rail remains. Formerly, the Rittnerbahn in Bolzano was also a cog railway on part of the route, but in the 1960s, the cog section was closed. It was a period when several rack …
There are relatively few active narrow-gauge railways in Italy. I have prepared a list of ones. The list does not include industrial railways, narrow-gauge railways in Sardinia, or the Circumvesuviana railway in Sicily. Narrow-gauge railways in Italy Ferrovia Genoa – Casella – a narrow-gauge railway with a gauge of 1000 mm, leading from Piazza Manin …
Tourist trains comprised of a steam, diesel or eletric locomotive and vintage passenger carriages are very popular in recent years. Heritage trains in Italy run occasionally on many routes. Almost all trains are operated by the Fondazione FS Italiane established in 2013. Railway enthusiast can choose between trains with passenger carriages from 30s, 50s and …
Train travel in Italy is a most popular form of transportation between cities. There are many regional trains, long-distance services, high-speed trains between major cities and international trains. Ticket prices are affordable, most of the most important railway stations are located in city centers. You can travel by train in Italy and explore the country …
Train travel in Hungary is a very good way to explore the country and tickets are relatively cheap. Railway network is well-developed and well-maintained. Most railway attractions can be found in Budapest, which is also the main railway hub in Hungary. Budapest Metro, opened in 1896, it is the second oldest metro system in Europe …
Spiekeroog is one of the East Frisian Islands. In the past, the island was a frequent vacation destination for various German presidents. On of the most interesting attractions of the island is a horse-drawn tram operates between the old railway station and Westend. It runs from April to September. The horse-drawn railway is Germany’s only …
Borkum island is the largest and most westerly of the seven East Frisian Islands. It is known for a mild climate, low pollen counts and air containing high levels of iodine. Borkum offers visitors a wide variety of cultural and wellness activities. There is a narrow-gauge railway on the island. Trains on Borkum connect the …
Wangerooge is one of the East Frisian Islands in the North Sea located close to the coasts of the Netherlands, Germany and Denmark. The island is very popular among tourists due to the clean sandy beaches, various recreation facilities and its atmosphere. There is a short narrow gauge railway on the island. Trains on Wangerooge …
Langeoog is one of the seven inhabited East Frisian Islands. Trains on Langeoog run between port and the town. The island largely has a no automobile policy. Langeoog can be reached from Bensersiel port on the East Frisian mainland by the ferries of the Langeoog Shipping Company. The island is focused on tourism – railway …
Harz Narrow Gauge Railways (Harzer Schmalspurbahnen) is a network of narrow-gauge railway lines in the Harz Mountains, in the state of Saxony-Anhalt, unique on aglobal scale. Scheduled vintage trains comprised of steam locomotives and vintage wagons run every day on routes with a total length of 140.1 km. According to the operator’s website, the railways …