One has a common impression that all national capitals come up with good transit stations. However my experience with the New Delhi (capital of India) Railways Station was quiet baffeling as well as disapointing .
I was expecting a very plush Railway Station would greet me …

The Albuquerque commuter train, also known as the Santa Fe Express, was an excellent way to spend an afternoon in New Mexico. My son had wanted to ride the “big train”, so we went to check ticket prices. The price for an all day pass from Albuquerque …

This is a great site where you can get all the details of the trains running in India. India has the second largest railway network in the world. To capture all the data of the trains running in this extensive network and make it available on the net is …

Late for work again. It must have been the third time this month.
I use the MRT to go to work everyday to avoid the traffic jam. However, oftentimes, I still find myself late for work due to the operator’s ineffectiveness in running the MRT.
If I didn’t have to wait …

Recently I had a one day business in Semarang, the capital of Central Jawa Province. Having finished with the business, that very evening I went to Tawang Railway Station in Semarang by a tricycle, to take Sembrani Train to Jakarta. I already had the train ticket, I therefore was …

Chiltern Railways runs trains between Birmingham and London, as well as less intensive services to Stourbridge and Kidderminster, and a shuttle service to Aylesbury. However, it is the Birmingham to London service that is the company’s major business, and deservedly so, as I think it is the best way …

I have traveled the Metro Red Line only once, but have found it to be an enjoyable experience, especially relative to that of the Blue Line. It’s perplexing that there isn’t a larger subway system in Los Angeles, but I also understand the logistical difficulties of expanding such a …

Hagley railway station serves the village of Hagley, on the northern edge of Worcestershire, and provides services to Kidderminster and Worcester in one direction, and to Birmingham in the other. It is a popular commuter station, and is also close to the two high schools in Hagley, so there …

I spent a month in Europe recently and took more trips by train than I can count. Of all the train companies, I have to say Eurostar was the most impressive.
Comfort: These trains are quite roomy. You have plenty of leg room, and the aisles are wider than other …

I took this train from St. Petersburg to Moscow and loved it. I’d been on other trains in the former Soviet Union, but this one was by far the most comfortable. Leaving late at night from St. Petersburg and arriving around 8 in the morning in Moscow, …

Yesterday I had to travel to Verona, Italy for work. On average the car ride takes around 6 hours when there is a little bit of traffic. I took the Ferrovie Statali and for the first time in a long while not only where they on time at the …

After living in Coimbra, Portugal, for 10 months, I have had plenty of experience with the national railway network, and can say that most of my experiences were excellent.
There is a strong main line between Porto (North) and Lisbon (Central), the two main cities in Portugal. It takes approximately …

The Metro Rail Transport in Delhi is really to be praised due to its efficiency.
Gone are the bad days of limited modes of transport for the people of Delhi. The Delhi people only had the option of traveling in overcrowded DTC buses to their places of work everyday. Such …

In winter 2006, we had a chance to go to Paris, to view Eifel Tower. We went from Munich to Paris using German ICE train. It took around 8 hours from Munich Central Station to Paris Est Central Station.
When we arrived at Paris Est railway station we couldn’t find …

Three years ago I took a train from Chicago to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.Like any good traveler I went online to check out what you could and could not do on the train.This was before,the all over, ban on smoking.Nothing anywhere said you couldn’t smoke.
My daughter-in-law and I were to leave …

Shatabadi Express is the super fast train operating in India between various destinations. These trains run on different routes and they cater to tourists as they link up various important cities in India. The frequency varies from route to route.
I have travelled in this train on a couple of …

When we come to Munich, especially through the air transportation, we will use S-Bahn train from the Munich Airport to reach the city. We will also used S-Bahn train in the inner city to take us to certain destination by going to certain S-Bahn station. S-Bahn is a modern …

I just returned from the Ogilvie Transportation Center located at 500 W. Madison in Chicago, Illinois. This is the former Northwestern Train Station. The exterior of the building is massive and has lots of glass windows. I wasn’t expending too much on the inside, afterall, a …

The new Airport Link (Sky Train) in Bangkok just opened this year. It is very fast and will get you from the BKK Airport into the heart of the city in just 20 minutes with the express train. It runs above ground, above the highways (Sky Train). The …

There is one word to describe the railway in India: confusing. Never have I been involved with such a mind boggling system to get from point A to point B. India’s railways are said to be the second largest in the world, behind China. Funny, because …

I took the MTR quite often as humans drew breath while I was in Hong Kong. People in HK are basically ‘crippled’ without a car, thus the main transportation people rely on are taxis, buses, but most of all the MTR (and also the KCR) because it is fast …

The New York City Subway is used by millions of people every day. This is how people get to work, get to school if they communte to a college or going to high school/middle school nearby, or even if they are just going out for the night. The subway …

In Kaohsiung there are two rail stations with similar names. They are Zuoying and Xin Zuoying. The former accommodates all but high speed train. The later accommodates all types of train, it is, therefore, a very important station in Kaohsiung and most tourists arrive at or depart from this place. …

Last year we took our eldest to a day out with Thomas the Tank Engine at the forest of Dean railway. This was an excellent day out that we all enjoyed. Kurt is a really big Thomas fan and loves to see Thomas at whenever the opportunity …

Hana Yori Dango, an Anime that has become a Hit in all of Asia by the name of Meteor Garden. Who would have forgotten all the 4 wonderful boys of the Meteor Garden, called the F4? Barbie Hsu, the lead character playing Shan Cai also is a wonder! She …

It is a very interesting museum in Delhi focusing on the rail heritage of India. When we were living in Delhi we used to go to this museum once in a while. Spread over 11 acres of area, the museum has vast open area and an indoor gallery. Children simply …

Going to different places in Hong Kong is made easy because of their transport system - MTR. Traveling from one island to another is safe, quick and hassle free. Not to mention..very cheap as well!
Whenever we go to Hong Kong, it feels like we’re not in a foreign country …

To travel around in Singapore, Mass Rapid Transit (SMRT) is a quick, easy and economical way to travel. I have stayed in Singapore for about four years now and I had used MRT more compared to buses. The reason is that it is …

It is said to be the seventh-largest railway station in the world, but I find that hard to believe. Once, some three hundred years ago, it was a botanical garden growing all kinds of medicinal herbs, some of which would probably be illegal nowadays! It has had chequered …

For those living in Seoul, the subway is something they are more than likely to be quite well acquainted with. For anyone who is considering a visit to South Korea’s capital, they may rest assured that it is one of the better public transport networks possessed by any large city. …

London Midland runs train services in two main areas. One is London Midland Express, which is the brand used for medium and long-distance services between London and cities in central and western England like Birmingham, Liverpool and Stoke-on-Trent. The other is London Midland City, which deals with commuter and …

Droitwich Spa railway station serves the Worcestershire town of Droitwich, and lies on the junction of two lines: one from Birmingham Moor Street to Worcester via Bromsgrove, and one from Birmingham New Street to Worcester via Kidderminster. As such, it is a common spot for passengers to change trains …

I travel to Aberdeen fairly regularly and this is one of the most enjoyable train journeys in the UK in some ways. I should add, however, that the fares are not cheap and they look as if they may increase yet more in the not-too distant future. However, the …

I needed to go to Los Angeles on a business trip and decided to try riding the train for the first time in my life. After spending about 15 minutes driving around and around the San Bernardino Metrolink Depot trying to find a parking spot, I finally parked …

While on holiday in London, I decided I would take a trip to Paris. The easiest, fastest, most cost effective way to travel to Paris is via the Eurostar. I booked my tickets well in advance. The company sent me a confirmation email and even a “count down until …

This is surely one of the defining forms of transport anywhere in the world. If you haven’t heard of it, I’d be surprised. It’s —˜The Flying Scotsman’ and it is one of the most famous railway engines in the world. Now, let’s be honest, you aren’t going to get …

I had never heard about Eurail, Europe’s high speed train which travels through and between over 20 countries, before my first visit to Europe 6 years ago; now, I travel on it whenever I possibly can. It is fast, convenient, inexpensive and can actually be a learning experience in …

Stourbridge Junction railway station serves the medium-sized town of Stourbridge, just inside the boundary of the West Midlands county area. As its name implies, it lies on a junction between two lines - actually there are three, but the third (to Dudley) is now open only for freight traffic. …

Although the medium sized town of Bridgnorth in Shropshire is a very attractive one, and a place I very much enjoy visiting, one of the problems it does have is that it is split between High Town and Low Town. As these names imply, one part of the town …

Wythall railway station is a little bit of an oddity, in that it lies within the county of Worcestershire, but for reasons of practicality is included within the West Midlands area covered by Network West Midlands’ range of tickets such as the Centrocard. The centre of the village to …

Money is tight and gas is astronomical,but after several times of riding the Railway on Amtrak from Orlando,Florida to Hamlet,NC{which,by the way,is the ONLY stop in NC coming north}I would rather pay the extra to drive or fly.Fortunately, I have a friend working for an airline,so I am getting …

While staying in Arlington, Virginia, we had several opportunities to use the Washington Metro Rail System for transportation. Overall it was an okay experience. Most of the time the cars were moderately packed with people so the ride was pretty comfortable. Although there seems to …

I LOVED the train. I was going to NYC for two days and decided that I did not want to drive or fly so I tried the train. How easy and relaxing it was to do. There is no hassle to board the train. There …

If you’re anything like me, which you might or might not be because apparently we’re all equal yet unique, you care about the environment, your car, and saving money. So I recommend using public transportation whenever possible. The Pacific Surfliner is the Amtrak train that runs from …

Now, I don’t want to ruin anyones reputation but I’m not very satisfied by the Italian “Nord” railway service. Not only are the trains so incrdibly late that if you have to give an exam you have to leave an hour earlier than when you should just to be …

This is the main railway station in Jakarta. From here passengers can take a ride within Greater Jakarta as well as to other main cities in Jawa Island. The station consists of three levels. Ground floor accommodates ticketing offices, and kiosks selling various items from newspapers, soft drinks, to …

I am a regular traveler of the Indian Railways. Whenever, I find it possible I prefer to complete my journey by Rajadhani Express. However, there are some destinations where Rajadhani Express does not run. Delhi to Bhopal is one such destination. I am a regular traveler of this route. …

I regularly utilize the Southwest Chief Amtrak train route from Galesburg, Illinois to Albuquerque, New Mexico. I absolutely ENJOY taking these trips!
The Southwest Chief route runs from Chicago to the Los Angeles area, so the train is prepared to accommodate several hundred passengers. I always travel coach class and …

Worcester Shrub Hill railway station is one of two stations in Worcester. It is rather larger than Foregate Street, and is the main station for longer-distance services —“ from here you can catch trains to London, Bristol, Oxford and a number of other cities. It is about a mile …

London Midland’s workhorses in much of the west Midlands area of England, in particular those lines which have not been electrified, are the old Class 150 diesel multiple units. These trains are now quite old, having come off the production line during the 1980s, and are in line to …