Railways in Europe
There are many beautiful railway lines in France. Many of them are used only by local trains and tourist trains. I provide you a short list of the most beautiful railway lines in France. The list does not include rack railways and funiculars. These railways were described in separate articles (link below the article) Most …
There are several funicular railways operating in France. There is a short list of most important funicular railways in France, which I briefly described. In the years 1893-1934, an interesting funicular railway operated in Meudon, connecting the stop of present-day Paris tram No. 2 with the platform of the Paris – Brest railway line. Funicular …
Several rack railways operate in France. Some of them are of no importance to travellers, but three of them should be noted by railway enthusiasts and people who like railway attractions. Rack railways in France Tramway du Mont Blanc – the highest railway line in France and one of the highest railway lines in Europe. …
France has an extended and well-maintained railway network. Train travel in France is complicated in long-distance trains due to several separate tariff systems, strange timetable and problems with seat reservation for Interrailers. High-speed trains connects the largest cities, there are numerous international trains with almost all adjacent countries. Last updated: 13.07.2024 The first plans to …
Tourist railways in Spain are very popular. There are dozen or so tourist trains running on various routes thorough the country. These trains run irregularly, on certain days of the year. A separate tariff applies, Interrail tickets are not accepted. The list does not include luxury tourist trains and rack railways El Tren dels Llacs …
Spain has some narrow-gauge railways. In addition to the railway lines belonging to the Ferrocarriles de Vía Estrecha (FEVE) and Euskotren rail networks, there are several narrow-gauge railways in Spain – two are tourist, others are part of the RENFE network. Furthermore, there are remains of closed and demolished narrow-gauge lines in different parts of …
Train travel in Corsica is an unforgettable experience. The railway in Corsica currently consists of two railway lines, interconnected at Ponte Leccia station, which is the main junction of the Corsican railway network. The third railway line was destroyed during World War II and was never rebuilt. Last updated: 29.01.2024 Trains in Corsica are operated …
Mallorca has a small railway network which consists of three separate electrified lines from Palma de Mallorca and Inca. Most famous is a vintage Tren de Soller from Palma to the a seaside town of Soller. This railway line is famous for stunning views. Mallorca has a metro light system and a vintage tram in …
Train travel in Spain is very comfortable but a bit complicated. Spain has most extensive high-speed rail network in Europe. In recent years, high-speed railway lines have been opened to, for example, A Coruna, Oviedo, Malaga, Figureres, and Alicante. In the country there are four rail gauges – most common is Iberian gauge (1668 mm) …
Portugal is known for many things. Beautiful towns and cities, gastronomy, beaches attract many visitors every year. Portugal has more than 2,700 kilometers of railway network. Train travel in Portugal is very good way to explore the west of the country. Some railway lines in eastern Portugal were closed in the 1990s and early 21st …