iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

The Royal Scotsman departing from Aviemore this afternoon, with a scheduled stop at Carrbridge then on via Elgin and Aberdeen to Dundee.

030

europebyrail.eu @europebyrail.eu · 01/10/2026

Less than two hours to go to buy #Interrail tickets at half price. 50% off promo ends at 10.00 CEST (that 09.00 in UK). Buy now, travel anytime within next 11 months. Available at www.allaboard.eu/Interrail

allaboard.eu

020

europebyrail.eu @europebyrail.eu · 30/09/2026

The 1922 poster for the Gotthardbahn, designed by Anton Trieb. Originally from Bavaria, Trieb became a Swiss citizen in the same year this poster was published, and alongside his transport work he was known for his nature and wildlife illustrations...

151

europebyrail.eu @europebyrail.eu · 29/09/2026

A #Scotrail local train bound for Wick (via Thurso) departs from Forsinard this morning. #Scotland #TheInterrailEffect

040

europebyrail.eu @europebyrail.eu · 29/09/2026

Forsinard Station on Scotland's Far North Line to Wick and Thurso. We stopped off here today.

172

europebyrail.eu @europebyrail.eu · 28/09/2026

What would be your dream Italian rail journey? Perhaps something that takes in the beautiful town of Siena on a trip through a landscape of olive groves and vineyards, moving from one historic town to the next? Photo © Stevanzz / Dreamstime

120

europebyrail.eu @europebyrail.eu · 25/09/2026

One of our more surprising journeys this year was an utterly impromptu ride on the Glacier Express. Seeing an almost empty carriage seemed too good a chance to miss. So we hopped aboard and paid the Zuschlag on the train.

061

europebyrail.eu @europebyrail.eu · 25/09/2026

Our train just happens to have stopped at Blair Atholl, a station which many years ago featured in the front cover of an earlier edition of Europe by Rail. Heading north on one of Scotrail's lovely I7C trains to Inverness. #TheInterrailEffect

060

europebyrail.eu @europebyrail.eu · 24/09/2026

The mountains rise up to provide a lovely backdrop for the station at Seefeld in Tyrol, Austria. You will pass through (and maybe even change trains) at Seefeld if you are taking in the wonderful scenery of Route 39 in our book: Crossing the Alps… Photo © Peter Lovás / Dreamstime

140

Reposted by @europebyrail.eu

Festival of Europe Scotland @festivalofeurope.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

A cathedral of a railway station! #Antwerp

072

europebyrail.eu @europebyrail.eu · 21/09/2026

Antwerp station is described in the 19th edition of Europe by Rail as “one of Europe’s great railway stations” and one which we urge travellers to make a little time for. Indeed, we say the same about the city itself as a potential stop on Route 6 of our book… Photo © Sventlana Day / Dreamstime

193

europebyrail.eu @europebyrail.eu · 18/09/2026

There are 104 steps that will take you to or from Marseille’s Gare Saint Charles, linking the station with the rest of the city. It’s a pretty grand entrance, either on your way to discover the city or to the station itself… Photo © Ahavelaar / Dreamstime

161

europebyrail.eu @europebyrail.eu · 14/09/2026

Trieste station is our final destination on Route 52 of our book, a long, looping journey through southeastern Europe, taking in the fine cities of Belgrade, Zagreb and Ljubljana along the way… Photo © Lorenzo Pegoraro / Dreamstime

161

europebyrail.eu @europebyrail.eu · 10/09/2026

The railway bridge in Riga is perhaps best observed at night when it is illuminated against the Baltic skies. But we think this fine city is well worth a stopover, especially if you are travelling on Route 32 in our book… Photo © Genadijsz / Dreamstime

282

europebyrail.eu @europebyrail.eu · 07/09/2026

How do you start a book like Europe by Rail? What do you choose for Route Number One? Now, there is no hierarchy intended in the 52 routes of our book, but we thought you might be interested to know that Route 1 in the 19th edition starts at Paddington station. Photo © Jonkio4 / Dreamstime

2251

europebyrail.eu @europebyrail.eu · 03/09/2026

You might have noticed we have been missing on Instagram over the last week. Unfortunately, our account was hacked and subsequently deleted, which means we need to find all our lovely followers again... (cont)

140

europebyrail.eu @europebyrail.eu · 31/08/2026

The elegant Glenfinnan viaduct on the West Highland Railway. This is a railway in the premier league of Europe’s scenic lines as you travel between Glasgow and the fishing port of Mallaig, and a highlight of Route 3 in the 19th edition of Europe by Rail… Photo © Miroslav Liska / Dreamstime

161

europebyrail.eu @europebyrail.eu · 28/08/2026

Route 41 in our book takes us Over the Bernina Pass, arguably the finest of the three north-south rail routes connecting Switzerland with Italy (but what say you?). The journey can be done in a single day, but we really think it deserves more… Photo © Michelangelo Oprandi / Dreamstime

240

europebyrail.eu @europebyrail.eu · 25/08/2026

Travelling through Munich station earlier this week gives us the chance to highlight the fact that the Bavarian city features on not one but two different routes in the 19th edition of Europe by Rail.

141

europebyrail.eu @europebyrail.eu · 20/08/2026

Really lovely to see this review of our book Europe by Rail in the latest edition of RAIL magazine, penned by Vitali Vitaliev who we are extremely grateful to as he has always been incredibly supportive of our work...

142

europebyrail.eu @europebyrail.eu · 17/08/2026

Hikers arrive at Oberalppass station, which stands at 2,033m above sea level and is not only a great place to start a walk, but is also the high point for travellers following Route 43 in the 19th edition of Europe by Rail… 1/4

120

europebyrail.eu @europebyrail.eu · 13/08/2026

The inside of Copenhagen’s main station will be a familiar sight for travellers who have stopped in the Danish capital while travelling on one of two routes in the 19th edition of Europe by Rail… Photo © Tupungato

160

europebyrail.eu @europebyrail.eu · 10/08/2026

It’s always lovely to hear nice words about our book, and especially when they come from someone as knowledgeable as @andybtravels.bsky.social who wrote that it “is one of the best books in the genre for finding fresh inspiration for your next rail holiday.”

120

europebyrail.eu @europebyrail.eu · 07/08/2026

Passengers travelling from Vienna’s Hauptbahnhof will probably never get this particular view of the flowing lines of the station above the platforms. Wien HBhf opened in 2014 and has become an important hub for rail travellers in Austria and beyond ever since… Photo © Leopold Brix / Dreamstime

131

europebyrail.eu @europebyrail.eu · 04/08/2026

You can travel south to Andalucia at high speed if you choose, but if you have a few hours to spare, why not take the old rail route that runs through the gorge at Despeñaperros?

111

europebyrail.eu @europebyrail.eu · 31/07/2026

Interesting to have the chance this month to travel on the Glacier Express in a carriage which was largely empty. It was a spontaneous decision seeing the rare empty carriage. Paid the supplement onboard.

050

europebyrail.eu @europebyrail.eu · 30/07/2026

“Görltz, right on the Polish border, has one of the finest city centres in central Europe with a dazzling array of Renaissance, Gothic and baroque architecture…” and you’ll find Görlitz close to the start of Route 38 in our book...

140

europebyrail.eu @europebyrail.eu · 27/07/2026

“In time we come to the Cinque Terre coast where, prior to the coming of the railway, a string of villages clinging to the cliffs relied entirely on boats for their connection with the outside world…” (from Route 46 in the 19th edition of Europe by Rail). Photo © Ahara / Dreamstime

110

europebyrail.eu @europebyrail.eu · 23/07/2026

Want a peek inside the 19th edition of our book? Here’s one of our ‘Sidetracks’ features from Europe by Rail, all about some of the best mountain excursions you can do by train in the Alps…

110

europebyrail.eu @europebyrail.eu · 20/07/2026

A tram ride is a fine way to take the pulse of the Rua Augusta in Lisbon, and the railway is a fine way to take the pulse of Portugal. Route 24 in our book is designed to do just that, as we follow the Atlantic coast of Iberia... Photo © Angelo Cordeschi / Dreamstime

162

europebyrail.eu @europebyrail.eu · 20/07/2026

For a couple of weeks this autumn - first half of November - the Bernina Express will run via the beautiful Prättigau railway instead of Albula. A rare chance to take a direct train from Klosters to Italy, running via Zernez to pick up the regular Bernina route at Samedan.

020

europebyrail.eu @europebyrail.eu · 20/07/2026

Spotted near Aranjuez in April this year. A Renfe train crossing the Rio Tajo (River Tagus). A lush valley before the arid lands of La Mancha. This old main line to the south from Madrid is a gorgeous route.

020

europebyrail.eu @europebyrail.eu · 20/07/2026

The St Moritz to Zermatt Glacier Express at Nätschen. A photo stop and a chance to breathe cool mountain air (or have a smoke) before the steep descent to Andermatt.

010

europebyrail.eu @europebyrail.eu · 20/07/2026

Swiss style on a long journey through Germany. Twice daily SBB trains from Basel to Hamburg offer a superb alternative to DB ICE trains. This is the ECE8 at Mannheim.

180

europebyrail.eu @europebyrail.eu · 16/07/2026

We describe crossing the Forth Bridge in Europe by Rail as a real magic moment… and if you are travelling north from Edinburgh, make sure to sit on the right side of the train to get a fine view of the bridge as you approach. Photo © Tomáš Bureš / Dreamstime

130

europebyrail.eu @europebyrail.eu · 13/07/2026

Which side of the train do you need to sit on for the best view of the coast, for example as you are passing through Villefranche-sur-Mer on the French Riviera as you travel along Route 46 of our book? Photo © Sergey Dzyuba / Dreamstime

151

europebyrail.eu @europebyrail.eu · 09/07/2026

Long term followers of Europe by Rail will know that we are great advocates for slow travel, but sometimes there is a need to get somewhere quickly… and Spain’s high-speed lines can certainly do that, for example on the AVE between Barcelona and Madrid… Photo © Pedro2009 / Dreamstime

100

europebyrail.eu @europebyrail.eu · 06/07/2026

Dresden station is not only the gateway to this fascinating city on the Elbe river in eastern Germany, but it is also the starting point for a journey to the mountains from the 19th edition of Europe by Rail…

110

europebyrail.eu @europebyrail.eu · 02/07/2026

Santiago Calatrava’s spectacular and fluid design for Liège-Guillemins railway station lies at the heart of a bold urban renewal programme. If you’re stopping for a photo, the station is arguably even better appreciated from the road outside… Photo © Boarding1now

150

europebyrail.eu @europebyrail.eu · 29/06/2026

Have you already got your hands on a copy of the 19th edition of Europe by Rail? If you’ve enjoyed planning your future railway trips or simply a spot of armchair travel over a hot weekend, could we ask you a favour?

110

europebyrail.eu @europebyrail.eu · 26/06/2026

The #52routes of Europe by Rail. But which one to take next? Which one cuts the mustard? How about Route 14, which takes the slow route from Paris to Geneva via the lovely French city of Dijon (see what we did there?) Photo © Sergey Dzyuba / Dreamstime

111

europebyrail.eu @europebyrail.eu · 24/06/2026

The 19th edition of Europe by Rail is out now, and as well as some lesser known treasures along the railways of the continent there are of course some classics, such as the Semmering Railway - one of Europe’s finest mountain routes...

130

europebyrail.eu @europebyrail.eu · 22/06/2026

One of the joys of exploring Europe by Rail is stopping off on a whim at a small station in the hills. This is Le Tretien in Switzerland. The 19th edition of our book Europe by Rail: The Definitive Guide is published today.

100

europebyrail.eu @europebyrail.eu · 22/06/2026

Not so often that an ICE makes a scheduled stop in Emmerich.

150

europebyrail.eu @europebyrail.eu · 22/06/2026

What nicer way to mark publication da of the 19th edition of "Europe by Rail: The Definitive Guide" than by riding the Hanzelijn west from Zwolle in the Netherlands? A regional train seen here at Lelystad.

031

europebyrail.eu @europebyrail.eu · 18/06/2026

What is the perfect railway carriage? If you opt for the belle époque style of carriages which are used on some local Golden Pass trains from Zweisimmen to Montreux you can combine the theatre of the Swiss landscapes with a spot of time travel…

120

europebyrail.eu @europebyrail.eu · 15/06/2026

When you dream of a European railway adventure, what comes to mind? How about a journey through snowy mountains, for example on the Albula Railway from Chur in the Rhine Valley to the Engadine region? Photo © Boarding1now

110

europebyrail.eu @europebyrail.eu · 12/06/2026

At the start of this month, I didn't even know Lüneburg-West station existed. It's not in HAFAS, but seems to be a semi-detached bit of Lüneburg's main station. But in last ten days, I have been through it thrice. On Euronight, ComfortJet and ICE-L trains.

010

europebyrail.eu @europebyrail.eu · 12/06/2026

Sometimes the best railways are the ones of yesteryear. The old Spey Valley railway near Nethy Bridge is now part of the Speyside Way. Follow it down the valley towards Grantown-on-Spey (East) and beyond.

134