Information about destinations travelling Europe by train
Croy Station serves the village of Croy – as well as parts of Kilsyth and Cumbernauld – in North Lanarkshire, Scotland. The station is located on the Glasgow to Edinburgh via Falkirk Line, about 11+12 miles northeast of Glasgow Queen Street. The new bridge at Croy was funded by Access for All, a programme that…
Finland has a fine network of railway tracks, connecting widely scattered towns. These lines are crossed by many fine steel bridges. Long distance trains are comfortable and punctual. Buses are modern with air conditioning, reclining seats and bathrooms. Most offer free power outlets and WiFi. In Helsinki a combined ticket covers buses, metro and the…
Travel around Finland with train tickets and reservations online via our booking links. Seat reservation is not available for commuter trains (marked IC or Pendolino in timetables) but you can buy an extra class ticket for more comfort at reasonable prices. The state-owned railway operator VR runs passenger services on a 7,225 km (4,448 mi)…
One of the earliest intermediate stations on the North London Railway opened in 1850. The station had a two storey street level building on the west side of Kingsland High Street and platforms below. Trains from Dalston Junction reopened on 27 April 2010 on the new East London Line with interchange permitted at this station….
Henley-on-Thames is renowned for its rowing, especially the Henley Royal Regatta held annually in early July. The town also boasts an eclectic range of independent shops and cafes. The town is easy to get around and is only a short drive from Oxford, Reading and Windsor. Henley-on-Thames Station offers regular train services operated by First…
Surrey Quays Station on the London Overground is getting a big upgrade. A main contractor has been appointed and work is set to start this summer. The project will include a new entrance on the north side of Lower Road and step-free access. This will be the first time that this part of the London…
Train rides in Finland are a space for contemplation. As endless pine trees and tidy villages of red and white weatherboard homes roll by, you can focus on calming yourself and forget the world. However, a passenger train link between Helsinki and Russia has been suspended since the outbreak of Covid-19. Until further notice, the…
Blantyre Station is on the Argyle Line and serves the burgh of Blantyre near Hamilton in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. The small station was once served by a number of local stores, including Silas Merrill’s dry goods store and a large home beside the railroad station owned by the Shipman family. It’s easy to get to…
Staplehurst Station is a railway station located in Kent, England. It is served by Southeastern trains. The station opened in 1842. Charles Dickens was a passenger on the Folkestone to London train when it derailed at Staplehurst on June 9, 1865, killing 10 people and injuring 50. He survived, but the experience made him nervous…
Finland has a well deserved reputation for doing things on a human scale, and this extends to its transport system. From train cabins with onboard playrooms to efficient public buses and well-maintained highways, traveling around the country is a breeze. The Pendolino trains are bringing progressive improvements to routes around the country. Download PDFs of…