Railways in Europe
The first railway line in present day Kosovo from Mitrovica to Hani i Elezit (the line continued to Skopje and Thessaloniki) was opened in 1874 during Ottoman rule. During 20th century, were built the railway lines from Mitrovica to Leshak, from Fushe Kosove – Pristina in 1934, Fushe Kosove – Peja in 1936, Pristina – …
Albania has a network of railway lines more than 400 kilometers long. The first standard gauge railway line between Durrës and Peqin was inaugurated on 07 November 1947. Two years later, the tracks reached Tirana. After 1991 the railway lines fallen into disrepair. The trains ran very slowly, rolling stock was neglected and, children playing …
Train travel in Turkey is comfortable but trains do not reach some large cities and popular tourist destinations. In the 21st century major infrastructural projects were realized for example the construction of a high-speed railway network and a tunnel under the Bosphorus strait. New trains were also purchased and most of the old rolling have …
Romania is an underrated country surely worth visit. Train travel in Romania is a good way to transport between major cities. The country has an extensive railway network interconnected with other European railway networks. Romania has the lowest percentage of electrified railways in the EU. Railway is a good way to explore the country, although …