Reviewing a country’s train system might be presumptious of me and irrelevant to you, but I feel it’s totally necessary. If you have no intention of ever traveling by train through Poland, then move on, we don’t want you here. If you’re some bloke looking to party …

We used to visit Colorado every summer. One summer, we decided to go to Durango and take the train from Durango to Silverton. First of all, the view is amazing and it is very pretty up there. However, I remember being scared on parts of the journey, especially when …

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 …

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 …

I recently took an Amtrak train for a cross-country trip from New Mexico to Michigan, and it was an experience. The best part about traveling by train is that one can actually enjoy the scenery on the trip, because the traveler doesn’t have to worry about driving. The other …

This is my favorite way to travel. It costs a lot less than flying, and while it is a little more expensive than taking the bus, it’s much more comfortable, faster, and more convenient.
I’ve been on two trips that involved taking Amtrak. From my experience, it’s a great way …

Rajdhani Express is considered as the best train in India. I travel regularly through this train if there is availability of berth for reservation. However, my recent trip by this train from New Delhi to Ranchi was pathetic and which makes me doubt about the capability of this train …

The Mass Transport Railway in Hong Kong is one of the most efficient transportation systems in the world. It is a network of underground railroad that carries over 2.4 million people a day. When I visited Hong Kong, I frequently used the MTR to travel around the …

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 …

It is said that the Edinburgh to Glasgow —“ and the Glasgow to Edinburgh - train-line is the busiest in Europe. I don’t know about that. If it’s true, it’s strange that it should be in one of the smaller countries in northern Europe and not in the …

My family and I decided to spend our Thanksgiving holiday in sunny Orlando Florida this year. Since my wife will not travel by air, we decided to try an Amtrack train ride from Philadelphia, PA to Orlando.
The call was made to the ticket office at Amtrack, and reservations …

When travelling to London I sometimes decide to get the train from Birmingham Snow hill down to London Marylebone station. This particular service is operated by Chilton Railways and is a rival for the Virgin Trains service from Birmingham New Street to London Euston.
The service takes around and …

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 …

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 …

Old Hill is a small railway station which serves the suburb of Old Hill, near Cradley Heath in the English West Midlands. Train services from this station are provided by London Midland, and trains are frequent towards Birmingham Moor Street in one direction, and towards Stourbridge Junction in the …

With the 2010 FIFA WORLD CUP coming to South Africa, it is imperative for the people of the world to know what to expect when they come to South Africa to come and witness the world’s greatest spectacle.
While infrastructure in South Africa is relatively well developed in most parts, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Have you ever been in Metro Manila Philippines? Then you would know the legendary traffic jam in Edsa, one of the major thoroughfares in Metro Manila. Thank goodness that the Philippine government have built the Metro Railway Transit System or MRT for short. MRT is an electric powered railway …

I just came back from perfect five days trip from Paris, France. I would like to share a few words about Paris metro. As I’m an active tourist, I would like to visit as more objects and museums, as possible. In that case is ready to spend some time …

A few years ago, I decided to do the Trans-Siberian, and have only now just got around to actually travelling. I decided to do my journey in four different sections - Ulan-Ude to Irkutsk, Irkutsk to Yekaterinburg, Yekaterinburg to Moscow and Moscow to Saint Petersburg.
I was pleasantly surprised …

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 …

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 …

I have initially hesitated to book rail ticket online because it needs an account with IRCTC. But I registered with www.irctc.com few days back. The online railway ticket booking facility provided by this website is just amazing. Only things you need to provide while booking ticket are: source station …

As new international airports were developed in the countries in Southeast Asia region, rail links between the Cities and the airports became important components. One City which had done a marvellous job was Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
When I travelled to Kuala Lumpur in earlier years, I used to take a …

I recently had to travel between Moscow and St Petersburg, and bought a ticket on Russian Railways’ Train #005, the Nikolaevsky Express. I chose it based on the time of arrival into St Petersburg, as I was catching a flight out the same day.
This train was amazing. I’ve done …

New Hampshire has some of the most beautiful scenery in the country and one of the best ways to see it is on the Conway Scenic Railroad `Rt. 16, North Conway, New Hampshire 03860. They take you on a trip back in time to when steam locomotives …

Awhile back, I went to work in Pasadena, CA as an Au Pair (nanny) for a year. This arrangement meant that there was a car provided for me by the family I was staying with, but it was only for work purposes (such as picking up kids from …

Go Transit.
I am a frequent user of Ontario’s Go Transit system. I use it many days to get from home to school as well as to go Toronto for special events.
I am somewhat satisfied with the pricing for tickets. It costs about $6 to go from Hamilton to …

This is the official site of Indian railways. One get all the necessary info abt Indian railways here. This also facilitates train enquiry, and online reservation. The site is being designed quite badly, and all things looks messed up. Also , at time I am not able to login …

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 …

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 …

I am reviewing Eurotunnel le shuttle, the train link between the UK and France. Eurotunnel is a 20 mile under sea tunnel that le shuttle trains use to carry cars and passengers onto the continent from the UK.
I have used this service a number of times and can …

This railway station located in the UK’s second city offers a great transport service for commuters in particular.
It’s a pretty small and intimate place, but since it’s revamp the place looks inviting and is very navigable with a great design and layout. There’s only a few actual platforms, but …

I have used Stoke-on-Trent Railway Station many times as I like going shopping in various big cities round the country, like Birmingham, Manchester and London. Stoke Station is an old Victorian looking station, slightly off the beaten track in Stoke-on-Trent but there is a good bus service to …

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 …

Silverton narrow gauge railroad near Durango,Colorado is quite breathtaking. The senery is amazing it starts in Durango and ends in Silverton(Colorado) it is a trip of about 60 miles through a narrow valley that ajoins a raging river were kayakers and white water rafting is common in the spring …

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 …

Any family looking for an enjoyable day out in North Derbyshire should not be tempted to Bypass The Midland Railway Centre, Butterley, Ripley.
Many may think that the centre would be the ideal day out for any Steam enthusiast but boring for anyone else.But you couldn`t be more wrong!
If you …

When the completion of my payment into the account of the Blue Train company came down to one last click of the mouse, a feeling of hope and very high expectation swept over me because I had been saving for a good three years just to have enough money …

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 …

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. …

The Amtrak Auto Train offers the rider a way to transport both themselves and their vehicle from Virginia to Florida. Many families traveling to Disney World take this option to save them from driving.
The idea is you purchase a ticket for yourself and your car. You can choose to …

I use to live in Chicago, but I moved down state to a small town called Vandalia, now I am about 300 miles from the big city. I enjoy the small town living, but I also miss my family in Chicago and that all around city lifestyle. I use …

Cradley Heath railway station in the West Midlands serves the town of that name, and is also the closest station to the large Merry Hill shopping centre in Dudley, since Dudley does not have a central station of its own. Cradley Heath station lies on the line between Stourbridge …

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 …