Railways in Europe
Bodø train station is located in the center of the town of Bodø. The station is the terminus of the Nordland Line. The Nordland line from Trondheim to Bodø was completed in 1961. The station was opened the same year for freight traffic. The passenger section was opened on 7 June 1962 – on that …
Stavanger train station is located in the centre of the city of Stavanger and it is the terminus of the Sørlandet Line. The station was opened in 1878 when the railway line from Stavanger to Egersund was completed. The station complex consits also water tower and warehouse. It is owned by Bane NOR. Trains to …
Narvik train station is the northernmost station in the Norway and the northernmost standard-gauge railway station in the world. The station was opened in 1902 along with Ofotbanen and the Iron Ore Line. Currently, railway station in Narvik serves an overnight train Stockholm – Narvik, a daytime train Lulea – Narvik and the Narvik -Bjørnfjell …
There are three operational passenger narrow-gauge railways in Bulgaria. Most famous is scenic route from Septemvri to Dobrinishte with scheduled traffic. Trains from Septemvri to Dobrinishte run daily all year round. It is an unforgettable journey. Park railways in Plovdiv and Kardzhali run seasonally. A few narrow-gauge railways have been closed and dismantled in the …
Veliko Tarnovo is a beautiful city in the central-north of Bulgaria famous for its medieval ruins and its picturesque cityscape – it was built on the steep banks of the Yantra river as it snakes through the foothills of the Balkan Mountains. Veliko Tarnovo is very popular among tourists due to many monuments and its …
Varna is one of the largest cities in Bulgaria. It is located on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast and it’s famous for its sandy beaches, rich history, and diverse cultural offerings. Varna train station is one of the oldest railway stations in Bulgaria. The first station building was opened in 1866 as the railway line …
Burgas is one of the largest cities in Bulgaria. It is located on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast and it’s famous for its sandy beaches, rich history, and diverse cultural offerings. Burgas train station was officially opened in 1903. The station building was designed by Bulgarian architects Nikola Kostov and Kiril Marichkov. The same project …
In the past, Romania had a extensive network of narrow-gauge railways. Only a few railway lines have survived to this day. Narrow-gauge railways in Romania are popular among local and tourists. Typically trains operate seasonally or on certain days only. Steam hauled narrow-gauges are named “Mocănița”. Preserving of the old railway lines has become a …
Sighișoara train station is a railway station in Sighișoara – beautiful fortified Romanian town in Transylvania region. The station building was opened around 1870s. It’s a small station – facade of the building was renovated and it appears nice. The station is located about one kilometer from the city center – there are no buses. …
Brașov train station is one of the most important railway stations in Romania, especially for tourists. Trains depart from Brașov in 7 directions. Train station, despite high traffic and many tourists from all over the world who visit the city, is neglected. Renovation is needed. The first railway station building in Brașov was opened on …