Rack railways in Italy

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 …

Narrow-gauge railways in Italy

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 …

Heritage trains in Italy

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

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 …

Horse-drawn tram on Spiekeroog

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 …