Information about destinations travelling Europe by train
The Blackwater region is steeped in history. It is believed that Harriet Tubman used farms that abut and are within the boundaries of the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge to hide escaped slaves on her Underground Railroad journey. Located in Cooper County, Blackwater is home to a small town of about 200 people. There are no…
A major node on the rail network, Derby Station serves around 3.9 million passengers per year. It was recently remodelled in 2018, with a bay platform removed and the faces of new island platforms created. It has a Costa and WHSmith as well as access to Pride Park stadium, where local football team Derby County…
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…
Several bus companies operate on the route. Look for high-speed Pendolino trips between Helsinki and the big hubs, or cozy InterCity rides. Nightly passenger trains leave most tracks free for freight traffic, so there are good connections to cities in Lapland and Finland’s mainland. The main line starts at the Helsinki, Veturitie 9 railway station….
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…