ππ«π· Leaving Paris-Austerlitz on the #IntercitΓ©sdeNuit π bound for Latour-de-Carol-Enveitg ποΈ. This time I'm travelling in a reclining seat, the cheapest option at β¬19. It's comfortable, but there's little legroom and it's very difficult to get any rest, so best avoided!
15.4.2025 13:35ππ«π· Leaving Paris-Austerlitz on the #IntercitΓ©sdeNuit π bound for Latour-de-Carol-Enveitg ποΈ. This time I'm travelling...ππ«π· Again on board a #TGVinOui, this time going back to Paris-Montparnasse from Rennes with the #TGV8074 in 1st class. The journey takes 2h 17min, as this train makes several stops and doesnβt join the high-speed line until after Laval. Always a pleasant ride on the #TGVDuplex!
10.4.2025 11:21ππ«π· Again on board a #TGVinOui, this time going back to Paris-Montparnasse from Rennes with the #TGV8074 in 1st class. The journey...ππ«π· Travelling from Paris-Austerlitz to Rennes on the #OTG4091. The journey with #OuigoTrainClassique takes 4h 13min and is worked by comfortable #CORAIL cars. This low-cost service of #SNCF, offers affordable travel on conventional lines, with tickets from just β¬10!
8.4.2025 11:00ππ«π· Travelling from Paris-Austerlitz to Rennes on the #OTG4091. The journey with #OuigoTrainClassique takes 4h 13min and is worked...ππ«π· Taking the #OGV7672 from Toulouse-Matabiau to Paris-Montparnasse. This is my first time travelling with #OUIGO in France, the low-cost high-speed service of #SNCF. For this journey, I chose the PLUS option, which includes extra baggage, seat selection and Wi-Fi.
2.4.2025 19:25ππ«π· Taking the #OGV7672 from Toulouse-Matabiau to Paris-Montparnasse. This is my first time travelling with #OUIGO in France, the...ππ During the past few weeks, the first refurbished #UT112 of @FGC has begun test runs on the Barcelona-VallΓ¨s line. The main changes are aesthetic, although they also include improvements to information systems and accessibility in order to extend its lifespan.
25.2.2025 14:10ππ During the past few weeks, the first refurbished #UT112 of @FGC has begun test runs on the Barcelona-VallΓ¨s line. The main changes...ππ©πͺ The #RB23 is a regional line that is part of the Lahn-Eifel-Bahn, running every 30 min between Koblenz Hbf and Limburg (Lahn). It connects the small towns along its route to international and high-speed trains. I travelled on this #BR643 from the Bombardier Talent family.
18.2.2025 11:20ππ©πͺ The #RB23 is a regional line that is part of the Lahn-Eifel-Bahn, running every 30 min between Koblenz Hbf and Limburg (Lahn)....ππ©πͺ With the #RB15265 from Limburg (Lahn) to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf, travelling along the 66.5 km of the #Taunusstrecke. This service is worked by modernised #DoStos, hauled by a #BR146 from @db_bahn. The train wasnβt crowded; in fact, I was the only passenger in first class.
11.2.2025 19:55ππ©πͺ With the #RB15265 from Limburg (Lahn) to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf, travelling along the 66.5 km of the #Taunusstrecke. This service...ππ From 1st April, #Iryo will join the Interrail/Eurail Pass network! Travel to major destinations across Spain πͺπΈ with this private high-speed train operator. Reservations will cost β¬10 for 'Singular Class' and β¬13 for 'Singular Only YOU Class'.
π https://marcostrain.com/links/uuskj9
3.2.2025 11:30ππ From 1st April, #Iryo will join the Interrail/Eurail Pass network! Travel to major destinations across Spain πͺπΈ with this...βοΈ These sets are modular allowing consists of 4 to 7 cars.
π¨ They will be able to reach speeds of up to 140 km/h.
βΏ They have spaces for wheelchairs, bicycles, suitcases, and pushchairs.
π Free Wi-Fi will be available onboard, as well as power sockets at every seat.
π The contract, valued at β¬1.8 billion, is the largest purchase of rolling stock in @renfe's history.
π A total of 201 trains will be built, 49 of which will be allocated to Rodalies.
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According to the Minister of Transport, Oscar Puente, they will enter service next year.
ππ This morning, Alstom presented the new Coradia Stream trains ordered by @renfe that will be used for commuter services on the @rodalies network. These trains feature a combination of both single and double-deck cars, offering a capacity of more than 900 passengers.
10.1.2025 12:24ππ This morning, Alstom presented the new Coradia Stream trains ordered by @renfe that will be used for commuter services on the...As 2024 is coming to an end, itβs time for a #RailReview! Here are some facts about this year.
π Trips: 290 approx.
π Distance: +31.000 km
π Countries visited: 14
π Longest journey: Wien - Hamburg
Iβm very much looking forward to a new year full of rail adventures! π
31.12.2024 17:20As 2024 is coming to an end, itβs time for a #RailReview! Here are some facts about this year.π Trips: 290 approx.π Distance:...ππ― Avui fa 100 anys, es va inaugurar la primera lΓnia de metro de Barcelona. Per donar el tret de sortida a la commemoraciΓ³ dβaquesta efemΓ¨ride, TMB ha celebrat un acte a lβestaciΓ³ de Passeig de GrΓ cia, la qual ha decorat imitant el seu aspecte original!
30.12.2024 18:42ππ― Avui fa 100 anys, es va inaugurar la primera lΓnia de metro de Barcelona. Per donar el tret de sortida a la commemoraciΓ³...πβ°οΈ The line connecting Lleida and La Pobla de Segur is one of the most scenic railway journeys in Catalonia. Itβs 89.3 km long and passes by 4 lakes, 40 tunnels and 75 bridges ποΈ. This route is operated by @FGC, using modern Stadler GTW diesel trains running on Iberian gauge.
26.12.2024 13:10πβ°οΈ The line connecting Lleida and La Pobla de Segur is one of the most scenic railway journeys in Catalonia. Itβs 89.3 km long and...ππͺπΈ About 4h 6min of travel ahead on the #AVE4454 from Vigo-Urzaiz to Madrid-ChamartΓn, worked by this #Avril built by @TalgoGroup. A complimentary snack is served to passengers holding a #PrΓ©mium class ticket, consisting of various sandwiches, a piece of cake π°, and drinks βοΈ!
17.12.2024 18:10ππͺπΈ About 4h 6min of travel ahead on the #AVE4454 from Vigo-Urzaiz to Madrid-ChamartΓn, worked by this #Avril built by...ππ«π· Travelling on the #TGV9715 from Paris-Gare de Lyon to Barcelona-Sants in 1st class. The journey takes 6h 45min, but this #Euroduplex offers wide seats, making it a pleasant experience. I also visited #LeBar π΄ and ordered βLe Menu Snackβ with the iconic croque monsieur π₯ͺπ₯€.
16.12.2024 18:15ππ«π· Travelling on the #TGV9715 from Paris-Gare de Lyon to Barcelona-Sants in 1st class. The journey takes 6h 45min, but this...ππ This week, we bid farewell to the R12 line of @rodalies which connected Lleida-Pirineus and l'Hospitalet de Llobregat. I travelled on it during one of its final days.
β From today, the new RL4 line will replace part of the journey, increasing frequency and intermodality.
15.12.2024 21:05ππ This week, we bid farewell to the R12 line of @rodalies which connected Lleida-Pirineus and l'Hospitalet de Llobregat. I...ππ±πΊ Leaving Luxembourg on board the #TGV2865 bound for Paris-Est π«π·. The journey takes 2h and 11min, with stops only at Thionville and Metz Ville. For this connection #Euroduplex trains are used. Despite being relatively new, the interior feels outdated and needs refurbishment!
13.12.2024 14:02ππ±πΊ Leaving Luxembourg on board the #TGV2865 bound for Paris-Est π«π·. The journey takes 2h and 11min, with stops only at...ππ§πͺ On my way back to Luxembourg π±πΊ on the #IC2118 from Bruxelles-Midi. This international train operated by @sncb is hauled by a #Class13 locomotive with I11-type coaches. The seats in 1st class are comfortable but lack power sockets. Thereβs also no place to buy food on board!
11.12.2024 12:17ππ§πͺ On my way back to Luxembourg π±πΊ on the #IC2118 from Bruxelles-Midi. This international train operated by @sncb is hauled...ππ¨ Taking the #ICE14 from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf π©πͺ to Bruxelles-Midi π§πͺ, my first time travelling on the #ICE3neo! I reserved a seat in first class but the train wasnβt busy at all. I also checked out the restaurant menu π½οΈ and ordered the pork medallions and a beer πΊ for lunch.
26.11.2024 13:20ππ¨ Taking the #ICE14 from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf π©πͺ to Bruxelles-Midi π§πͺ, my first time travelling on the #ICE3neo! I...