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The huge double-decker carriage on the platform.

The double-decker InterCity2 of Deutsche Bahn

Tobi 26 February 2025

A train journey from Leipzig to Hanover Deutsche Bahn's double-decker IC. In addition to the ICE, there is another train category that belongs to the so-called "long-distance transport" - the Intercity (IC). I would like to introduce you to one of its connections with the modern "IC2" in this blog. The InterCity (IC) to the right of the ICE ...

Historic locomotive M61 (618 001-5) from 1963

Budapest Hungary

From Budapest to Lake Balaton

Argon 26 February 2025

Part 2 of: How to get to Lake Balaton by train from Germany? How to get from the Hungarian capital to (almost) all places on Lake Balaton and what you have to consider! I wanted to know if it is worth travelling around Lake Balaton! How to go round Lake Balaton ...

Germany Dresden Nuremberg

From Nuremberg to Dresden by train

Tobi 25 February 2025

A journey over two high-speed lines with a change of plan I'm taking you with me on my return journey from Nuremberg to Dresden. Like the outward journey, the journey takes us via Leipzig again and we arrive at our destination after about 3.5 hours. So the route is even suitable for a day trip. The blog about the ...

Train journeys Italy

A railway travel guide for Sicily

Argon 17 February 2025

By train on the modernised rail network through Sicily. I'll take you with me on my journey to Palermo, Catania, Siracusa, Messina and Punta Raisi. With great views of the volcano Etna and the picturesque mountain landscape of Sicily.

Edingburgh London Scotland

Scotland and the Highlands by train

Petros 11 February 2025

This train journey takes you from London to the Scottish Highlands. The Caledonian Sleeper overnight train takes you from London to Fort William. Over the Gelenfinnan Viaduct through Mallaig and Armadle to the Isle of Skye. Onwards from Kyle of Lochalsh all the way to the north of Scotland to Thurso. And from there ...

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