I took the journey with the Breitenau Railway (Breitenauerbahn) on an open carriage and had this great view of a typical Styrian valley. It is a very special way of hiking, isn’t it? 🙂
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On an ICE T to Regensburg
A view of the driver cabin of a German ICE T. In this kind of train one has the chance to sit behind the driver – only separated by a glass door – and to watch the landscape through his windows. Do you know similar trains in your region?
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Extra train to Moscow
When I reached Vienna today I was surprised to see there was an extra train to Moscow at the next track. Have you ever got the feeling coming across a certain train and wanting to take it on the spot?
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The fairy tale grotto train of Graz
The old fairy tale grotto train of Graz closed with Jan 8th, and I was one of the last guests.
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Premium Class on an Austrian RailJet
Today I tried the Premium Class on the Austrian Railjet. I was so bold to start my train year by choosing seat N° 13.
The seat was very comfortable. The table was just in the best position to work with a notebook.
The price (1st class ticket plus 25 Euro) included free meals and drinks. The snacks were delicious. E.g. I had some pieces of beef with red cabbage.
Though both seat and meal were fine, I wouldn’t pay for this class again. I need a larger table where I can place my notebook and several books. If you love to sit comfortably and slurp free drinks all the time, it might be a good offer for you.
Update on April 1st, 2012
In the meantime, the Austrian Railways (ÖBB) has cancelled this service. Now you get the same seat plus a free drink for 15 Euro.
Sources / More info
- Austrian railjet (Website)
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Appetizing name for a train
Now that I call an appetizing name for a train! This train connecting Vienna with Freilassing (Germany) is named ‘Gutes Essen im Zug’ (English: ‘Good meals on train’)
The journey is over. I have reached the entrance hall of my town’s railway station. So what did I learn by this special trip in December?
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Lunch at Czech dining car
Having lunch at a Czech dining car: Marinated Beef Sirloin served with bread dumplings (‘Svíčková na smetaně s houskovými knedlíky’).
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1st class at a Czech EuroCity
10th day of my InterRail Journey: A visit in Brno, Czech Republic. A Czech EuroCity is waiting for me in Vienna.
The 1st class coach of the Czech train was one of the cosy ones. No big tables, only folding tables in the back of the seats.
Power outlets were only at a few of the seats available. I liked the train though as there was a great dining car with Czech specialities at the next coach.
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1st class of the Frecciargento
Inside the 1st class of the Italian high-speed train Frecciargento. It offers large tables which I generally prefer. What are your experiences about working on tables in trains?
At the railway station Bolzano I came across the Italian high-speed train Frecciargento which was ready to hurry to Roma within 5 hours. Have you already tried one of these high-speed trains in Italy?
It was in Merano where I finally came across a train that didn’t accept my InterRail pass! 🙂