Railways in Europe
Lorraine is a region in the northeast of France. It borders with Germany, Luxembourg, and Belgium. The Lorraine area belongs to the administrative region of Grand Est. The region is divided into four departments: Meurthe-et-Moselle, Meuse, Moselle and Vosges. Passenger trains in Lorraine connect most important cities in the region but some of the major …
Alsace is a region in France on the west bank of the upper Rhine next to Germany and Switzerland. Alsace is famous for its beautiful cities and it is an important wine-producing région (there is a Route des Vins d’Alsace from Marlenheim to Thann). If you want to explore Alsace by train, the railway network …
Brittany is a region located in the northwest of France, renowned for its distinct cultural identity, rugged coastline, Celtic heritage, and historical sites. If you want to explore Brittany by train, you will find most important information in this article. TGV trains in Brittany run on the following routes: Paris – Quimper Paris – Rennes …
There are a few operational narrow-gauge railways in Belgium. The list includes also a heritage narrow-gauge trams. ASVi Museum – ASVi Museum is a tramway museum in Thuin dedicated to history of the rural tram and railway lines network in the Walloon region. The network of the rural lines in Belgium had total length of …
Only a few tourist railways operate in Belgium. The trains usually run only during the season or on weekends. Trains are steam or diesel hauled and comprised of vintage carriages. Sometimes passengers are carried by historic railbuses. Special tariffs applied. SNCB tickets and Interrail passes are not accepted. Tourist railways in Belgium Chemin de fer …
In Hungary, several narrow-gauge railways operate in different regions of the country. Unlike in other countries, some of these railways run year-round, while others operate daily during the summer season. Ticket prices are affordable, and narrow-gauge railways in Hungary are very popular among both Hungarians and tourists. Narrow-gauge railways in Hungary are usually well-maintained and …
Currently, there is only one train between Poland and Lithuania. There is only one border crossing between both countries and trains are slower than international buses operated by Ecolines, Flixbus and Lux Express. Buses run several times a day between Warsaw and Vilnius. Train connection Krakow – Vilnius in fact is not a direct train, …
Currently, there are four operational funicular railways in the Czech Republic. Two of them are located in Prague and two in Karlovy Vary. For years, there have been discussions about building a funicular in Brno but the plans were abandoned. Funicular Railway to Petřín – most famous funicular in the Czech Republic, operating as part …
When traveling by train in the Czech Republic, it’s worth visiting several railway museums located in various regions of the country. Not all of them are open year-round, so check the opening hours before your journey. Railway museums in the Czech Republic Czech Railways’ Museum in Luzna u Rakovnika (Muzeum Českých drah v Lužné u …
There are severeal scenic railways in the Czech Republic. The scenic railways are located in various regions of the country and there is a regular passenger traffic on almost all of them. So, you don’t need to buy an expensive tickets for tourist trains. Personally, I enjoyed ride on many Czech local lines due to …