Railways in Europe
One of the most interesting railway attractions in Styria is the Stainzbahn narrow-gauge railway. Retro trains composed of vintage carriages and either a steam or diesel locomotive operate from the end of April through autumn or until the end of the year (depending on the current timetable) on the route from Stainz to Preding via …
Breitenauerbahn is a narrow-gauge railway line connecting the stations of Mixnitz and St. Erhard in Styria. The narrow-gauge railway is located near Graz, in the valley of the Mur River. The starting station is Mixnitz-Bärenschützklamm, where S-Bahn trains from Graz to Bruck an der Mur stop. For the first kilometer, the narrow-gauge track runs parallel …
Pinzgauer Lokalbahn is a popular narrow-gauge railway (track gauge: 760 mm) among tourists, connecting Zell am See and Krimml. The railway is named after the Pinzgau region, through which it runs. Plans to build a railway line in this mountainous region first emerged in 1889. In 1896, Emperor Franz Joseph granted a concession for the …
Murtalbahn is a narrow-gauge railway located almost entirely within the region of Styria, Austria. This picturesque railway line connects the towns of Unzmarkt, Murau, and Tamsweg. Trains travel through the Mur River Valley, offering views of peaceful villages and forest-covered hills from the windows. The line is 76.1 km long, making it the fourth-longest narrow-gauge …
Train travel in Germany allows you to reach many beautiful and interesting places. For railway enthusiasts, the journey itself is an attraction, and the destination can be one of the most scenic railway lines in Germany. I have prepared a list of the most remarkable railway lines in Germany with exceptional scenic value. Of course, …
Romania is home to many picturesque railway lines. Some are well-known among railway enthusiasts, while others are local lines with a unique atmosphere that reflects the character of the country. In this article I will briefly describe train from Oravita to Anina. Last updated: 18.06.2025 Train from Oravița to Anina – key facts One of …
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The train from Warsaw to Rijeka is the biggest surprise among seasonal trains in summer 2025. For many years, there had been announcements about launching a train from Poland to Croatia. A few years ago, the Czech operator Regiojet announced a summer route from Kraków to Split, and all Polish media even published timetable. However, …
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The train from Budapest to Split is one of the seasonal trains transporting passengers to the Adriatic coast. Operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), this train is extremely popular primarily due to its comfortable travel experience and convenient arrival and departure times in both Split and Budapest. The train, named Adria, runs annually from mid-June to …
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Between Austria’s second-largest city and the capital of Slovenia, there are cross-border trains (MV), Intercity trains, and Eurocity trains. At the time this article was being written, replacement bus services were operating on parts of the route instead of some trains. However, in the future, once all renovation work on the Maribor–Graz railway line is …
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In December 2024, the train service from Ljubljana to Villach significantly improved. In addition to EuroCity trains, new trains operated by Slovenian Railways (SŽ) using recently acquired Stadler Flirt electric multiple units (SŽ 510) were introduced on the route. Some sections of the railway line between Ljubljana and Villach have been renovated, making the journey …
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