Information about destinations travelling Europe by train
Kouvola is home to a large passenger train terminal, the only TEN-T core network terminal in Finland. It is operated by Kouvola Innovation Oy. The station serves commuter traffic trains D, G, M and O. Conductors can impose an EUR 80 penalty fare for passengers without a valid ticket. Thales has been selected to supply…
The North London railway hub of King’s Cross has undergone one of the largest urban regeneration schemes in Europe. Once a gritty world of brick sheds and warehouse raves, it now has the look of a luxury shopping mall. Lewis Cubitt’s glorious southern facade has been restored and a new Western concourse roofed over. The…
The line skirts the Russian border, passing within half a mile of it. Until recently sleek Allegro high-speed trains cut the journey to St Petersburg down to three and a half hours. The station serves as a terminal for special events at the Lahti Urheilukeskus arena each winter and for a few summer railcar excursions…
Farncombe Station opened in 1897 and is a small village station serving Guildford and Godalming. It is served by South West Trains, which offer direct services to London Waterloo and Portsmouth Harbour. Farncombe Railway Station is a vital transportation hub serving the small but vibrant village of Farncombe, located within the borough of Waverley in…
The line from the south to Kemijarvi and Rovaniemi is a passenger railway line in Finland. It has regular daytime and overnight trains from Helsinki, Turku, and Oulu. Journey comfortably to the Arctic Circle and Finnish winter wonderland on a double-decker sleeper train like this one. Enjoy a meal onboard or relax in your private…
Essex Road Station is a railway station in Canonbury, north London. It is served by the Northern City Line and is in Travelcard Zone 2. It was first opened in 1904, under the name Canonbury & Essex Road and changed to its current name in 1948. Services to and from Moorgate, Welwyn Garden City, Potters…
Liverpool Street Station, located in the bustling heart of London, is one of the city’s major railway terminals. With a rich history that spans over a century, the station is a testament to Victorian engineering and London’s evolving transport needs. Early Foundations Liverpool Street Station was officially opened on February 2, 1874, by the Great…
The station shunts people to and fro between the Bay area and the city centre along the Butetown Branch Line. Services run every 12 minutes Monday to Saturday and between 1100 and 1630 on Sunday. Despite its rustic appearance and only having one platform in use, it’s well located for Mermaid Quay and the Millennium…
New Cross is a major transport hub in London fare zone 2. It’s also home to Goldsmiths, part of the University of London, which hosts a thriving (if rough-around-the-edges) cultural scene. The railway boom of the early Victorian era saw two companies drive lines through here. The London and Croydon Railway built a station on…
Traveling by train between Helsinki and Joensuu is one of the best ways to experience Finland’s beautiful scenery. The trains also offer comfortable onboard amenities, including ample legroom and generous luggage space. The Joensuun rautatieasema is served by passenger trains to Helsinki (via Lappeenranta), Kouvola, Nurmes and Pieksamaki. Commuter trains are marked as such in…