Railways in Europe
There are over a dozen active heritage and narrow gauge railways in Ireland. In the article I briefly described the most important of them. The list does not include the miniature railways. Heritage railways in Ireland Cavan and Leitrim Railway – a narrow gauge railway in Dromod. The train runs at the small transport museum …
The railway in Ireland reaches all major cities, but not all places attractive to tourists. Trains in Ireland are fast, clean, punctual, but also more expensive than buses and train travel in Ireland is a good way to explore the country. Passengers can use Dublin Area Rapid Transit (DART), commuter trains and Intercity trains. There …
The railway in Wales has a long tradition – the first horse tram with passenger in Swansea gave birth to passenger railways. Nowadays, tourists from all over the world are attracted by heritage railways, especially the Snowdon Mountain Railway. Train travel in Wales, especially on board of heritage trains is an unforgettable experience. However, please …
The Isle of Wight attracts tourists with its landscapes, cultural events, and well-developed sports infrastructure. Sandy beaches, quiet corners, scenic bike trails – there is something for everyone. Trains on the Isle of Wight attract railway enthusiasts. The first railway on the Isle of Wight was Cowes and Newport Railway opened in 1862. Two years …
Serbia has an extensive railway network, but it has been neglected for many decades. Recently, the railways have purchased new rolling stock to service regional and long-distance services, construction and rehabilitation of the main railway lines is underway, and there is a project of rehabilitation of local lines in Vojvodina. There’s a lot that needs …
Isle of Man is a perfect destination for all railway and public transport enthusiasts. Trains in the Isle of Man are unique in Europe. One of the island’s tourist attractions are three historic railways. The trains are well preserved. There are plans to rebuild the Ramsey pier railway. Trains in the Isle of Man: Isle …
The railway in Scotland connects the most important cities and numerous towns. Train tickets are relatively inexpensive. Passenger trains in Scotland are operated by Scotrail. There are also several heritage railways operating in Scotland – some of them are world-famous. Train travel in Scotland is an adventure – stunning landscapes, lakes, castles and moors, friendly …
There are several funicular railways operating in England. Many of them were built in seaside resorts to facilitate access to beaches located much lower than the city center. The beach was usually accessed by a steep descent from a hill or cliff, and the funicular railway made getting around very easy. I have included only …
There are several particularly interesting railways in England with regular or seasonal passenger traffic. In the article, I briefly described the most interesting railway lines in England, which will be of particular interest to railway enthusiasts. Hythe Pier Railway – the longest continuously operating electric pier railway in the world. Built in 1909, electrified in …
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Many picturesque railway lines could be listed of the most scenic railway lines in England. In the article, I briefly described the most popular scenic railway lines in England with scheduled passenger traffic. Settle – Carlisle – most famous scenic railway line in England. Over 100 kilometers of the line runs through the Yorkshire Dales …