Marcos Castro
@marcostrain.bsky.social
Content creator & railway enthusiast. I make videos on YouTube and write posts on my blog about my train trips and experiences around the world.
🚆🌙 This has definitely been the highlight of the trip, and it was my longest train journey so far! I travelled from București Nord 🇷🇴 to Halkalı 🇹🇷 with the Bosphorus Express, covering 789km in 23h 45min. It’s basically a couchette coupled to other trains, quite an experience!
December 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM
🚆🌙 This has definitely been the highlight of the trip, and it was my longest train journey so far! I travelled from București Nord 🇷🇴 to Halkalı 🇹🇷 with the Bosphorus Express, covering 789km in 23h 45min. It’s basically a couchette coupled to other trains, quite an experience!
🚆🇷🇴 Heading back to București Nord from Brașov, this time on the #R3030 operated by #CFRcălători. The journey with this train is slightly longer because it serves many smaller villages. I travelled in first class in these double-deck carriages and paid 51.25 lei for the ticket.
December 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
🚆🇷🇴 Heading back to București Nord from Brașov, this time on the #R3030 operated by #CFRcălători. The journey with this train is slightly longer because it serves many smaller villages. I travelled in first class in these double-deck carriages and paid 51.25 lei for the ticket.
🚆🇷🇴 From București Nord to Brașov with the #IR11531. This service of the open-access operator Astra Trans Carpatic is worked by an IC2 DMU that was originally built for Denmark. There is only second class on this 2h 28min journey, and the ticket costs just 68.5 lei.
December 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
🚆🇷🇴 From București Nord to Brașov with the #IR11531. This service of the open-access operator Astra Trans Carpatic is worked by an IC2 DMU that was originally built for Denmark. There is only second class on this 2h 28min journey, and the ticket costs just 68.5 lei.
🚆🌙 The #Dacia departs Wien Hbf 🇦🇹 in the evening and arrives at București Nord 🇷🇴 the next afternoon. The journey with this night train is about 19h 46min, covering a route of approximately 1,112km. I travelled in a single bed sleeper 🛏️ featuring a washbasin and lots of space!
November 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM
🚆🌙 The #Dacia departs Wien Hbf 🇦🇹 in the evening and arrives at București Nord 🇷🇴 the next afternoon. The journey with this night train is about 19h 46min, covering a route of approximately 1,112km. I travelled in a single bed sleeper 🛏️ featuring a washbasin and lots of space!
🚄🇦🇹 I’m trying #WESTbahn for the first time! This open-access operator launched services in 2011, using Stadler KISS trains. I took the #WB917 from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Westbahnhof in first class, which included a complimentary refreshing towel, a bottle of water and biscuits.
November 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
🚆🇦🇹 Leaving Graz Hbf with the #IC512 bound for Salzburg Hbf. The consist is hauled by an ÖBB 1144 and includes only one first class carriage with very few seats, as half of it is a bike compartment. There’s also a trolley service offering snacks and drinks during the journey.
November 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM
🚆🇦🇹 Leaving Graz Hbf with the #IC512 bound for Salzburg Hbf. The consist is hauled by an ÖBB 1144 and includes only one first class carriage with very few seats, as half of it is a bike compartment. There’s also a trolley service offering snacks and drinks during the journey.
🚆🇨🇭 The #Transalpin is a classic of train travel in Europe! I took the #EC163 between Zürich HB and Graz Hbf 🇦🇹 with a seat in the panoramic car. This journey through the Austrian Alps 🏔️ is 9h 34min, a great opportunity to enjoy the stunning views and visit the dining car ☕🥐!
November 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
🚆🇨🇭 The #Transalpin is a classic of train travel in Europe! I took the #EC163 between Zürich HB and Graz Hbf 🇦🇹 with a seat in the panoramic car. This journey through the Austrian Alps 🏔️ is 9h 34min, a great opportunity to enjoy the stunning views and visit the dining car ☕🥐!
🚄💨 This is my first trip with #TGVLyria! I travelled from Paris-Gare de Lyon 🇫🇷 to Zürich HB 🇨🇭 on the #TGV9213 in first class. For some reason, this train goes via Strasbourg, making the journey 5h 34min. I had lunch from #LeBistrot, and ordered the menu “en-cas” with a quiche.
November 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM
🚄💨 This is my first trip with #TGVLyria! I travelled from Paris-Gare de Lyon 🇫🇷 to Zürich HB 🇨🇭 on the #TGV9213 in first class. For some reason, this train goes via Strasbourg, making the journey 5h 34min. I had lunch from #LeBistrot, and ordered the menu “en-cas” with a quiche.
🚆🇫🇷 In Latour-de-Carol-Enveitg, I change to the #IntercitésdeNuit 🛏️🌙 to Paris-Austerlitz. This time, I’m travelling in a first class compartment, which has four berths, includes an amenity kit and water, and also gives you access to shower 🚿 facilities at the arrival station!
November 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM
🚆🇫🇷 In Latour-de-Carol-Enveitg, I change to the #IntercitésdeNuit 🛏️🌙 to Paris-Austerlitz. This time, I’m travelling in a first class compartment, which has four berths, includes an amenity kit and water, and also gives you access to shower 🚿 facilities at the arrival station!
🚆🇫🇷 I departed from La Garriga, where I took a commuter train to La Tor de Querol-Enveig, right on the border with France. The journey from my local station takes 2h 28min and was worked by this S-447 with standard seats. I arrived about 40min late, making the connection tight!
November 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
🚆🇫🇷 I departed from La Garriga, where I took a commuter train to La Tor de Querol-Enveig, right on the border with France. The journey from my local station takes 2h 28min and was worked by this S-447 with standard seats. I arrived about 40min late, making the connection tight!
🚄🇹🇷 Is it really possible to travel from Barcelona to Ankara just by train? I’ve wanted to do this trip for such a long time, and last month I finally had the chance. This will be a thread about the incredible journey I took!
🚆 11 trains
🛤️ 5,776 km
🕓 4 days
🌍 9 countries
🚆 11 trains
🛤️ 5,776 km
🕓 4 days
🌍 9 countries
November 1, 2025 at 6:45 PM
🚄🇹🇷 Is it really possible to travel from Barcelona to Ankara just by train? I’ve wanted to do this trip for such a long time, and last month I finally had the chance. This will be a thread about the incredible journey I took!
🚆 11 trains
🛤️ 5,776 km
🕓 4 days
🌍 9 countries
🚆 11 trains
🛤️ 5,776 km
🕓 4 days
🌍 9 countries
👉 In total 10 trains will be delivered.
♻️ Developed with ecodesign criteria.
💺 193 seats + 7 foldable + 2 PRM.
♿ Low-floor entry and wheelchair facilities.
💡 Dynamic-intensity lighting.
🛫 Screens displaying flight information.
🔋 USB sockets.
♻️ Developed with ecodesign criteria.
💺 193 seats + 7 foldable + 2 PRM.
♿ Low-floor entry and wheelchair facilities.
💡 Dynamic-intensity lighting.
🛫 Screens displaying flight information.
🔋 USB sockets.
October 24, 2025 at 10:35 AM
👉 In total 10 trains will be delivered.
♻️ Developed with ecodesign criteria.
💺 193 seats + 7 foldable + 2 PRM.
♿ Low-floor entry and wheelchair facilities.
💡 Dynamic-intensity lighting.
🛫 Screens displaying flight information.
🔋 USB sockets.
♻️ Developed with ecodesign criteria.
💺 193 seats + 7 foldable + 2 PRM.
♿ Low-floor entry and wheelchair facilities.
💡 Dynamic-intensity lighting.
🛫 Screens displaying flight information.
🔋 USB sockets.
🚆🆕 The first Coradia Stream for #FGC is ready! These new trains, built by @alstom.bsky.social, will be used on the R-Aeroport line, a fast service linking Barcelona-El Prat Airport ✈️ with the city. They have capacity for 656 passengers, featuring wider aisles and dedicated luggage spaces.
October 24, 2025 at 9:40 AM
🚆🆕 The first Coradia Stream for #FGC is ready! These new trains, built by @alstom.bsky.social, will be used on the R-Aeroport line, a fast service linking Barcelona-El Prat Airport ✈️ with the city. They have capacity for 656 passengers, featuring wider aisles and dedicated luggage spaces.
🚄🇩🇪 The new ICE L sets will enter service with the next timetable change in December, initially on the Berlin-Cologne route. The L stands for low-floor entry, the main feature of the trains built by @talgo.com. This week, I saw one of them next to Warschauer Straße station.
October 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
🚄🇩🇪 The new ICE L sets will enter service with the next timetable change in December, initially on the Berlin-Cologne route. The L stands for low-floor entry, the main feature of the trains built by @talgo.com. This week, I saw one of them next to Warschauer Straße station.
🚆🇪🇸 The station of Alcázar de San Juan served as an important connection point for radial lines coming from the centre and south of Spain. It’s less used today but still has some Media Distancia services such as this #MD34009 to Madrid-Chamartín, with a journey time of 1h 43min.
October 12, 2025 at 7:05 PM
🚆🇪🇸 The station of Alcázar de San Juan served as an important connection point for radial lines coming from the centre and south of Spain. It’s less used today but still has some Media Distancia services such as this #MD34009 to Madrid-Chamartín, with a journey time of 1h 43min.
🚆🇪🇸 Taking the #MD18331 from Badajoz to Alcázar de San Juan, worked by a diesel S-559. This train doesn’t have many passengers, mainly local people from the small towns along the route. After stopping in Puertollano and Ciudad Real is when it starts to get busy.
October 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM
🚆🇪🇸 Taking the #MD18331 from Badajoz to Alcázar de San Juan, worked by a diesel S-559. This train doesn’t have many passengers, mainly local people from the small towns along the route. After stopping in Puertollano and Ciudad Real is when it starts to get busy.
🚄🇪🇸 Travelling from Madrid-Chamartín to Badajoz with the #ALVIA192 in Elige Confort. The journey takes 4h 39min and is worked by a hybrid S-730, built by #Talgo. This train is dual-voltage and features a variable gauge system. There’s also a cafeteria selling drinks and snacks.
October 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
🚄🇪🇸 Again with #Iryo from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha to Barcelona-Sants in Infinita Bistró, the most flexible option. The #IRY6201 connects the two cities in just 2h 52min, stopping only at Zaragoza-Delicias. For dinner, I chose the chicken thigh stuffed with foie and raisins.
October 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
🚆🇪🇸 Even with the opening of the “Variante de Pajares” in 2023, there’s still a regional train that takes the old route. The #R12101 departs Valladolid-Campo Grande early in the morning and arrives in Gijón at midday. It has few passengers, but the views are worth the journey.
October 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
🚆🇪🇸 Even with the opening of the “Variante de Pajares” in 2023, there’s still a regional train that takes the old route. The #R12101 departs Valladolid-Campo Grande early in the morning and arrives in Gijón at midday. It has few passengers, but the views are worth the journey.
🚆🇪🇸 From Zaragoza-Delicias to Miranda de Ebro on the #REX18021, worked by an S-470. This service begins at Zaragoza-Miraflores station, just outside the city. It’s almost impossible to find a seat until Pamplona, as there are many travellers. After that, it becomes less crowded.
October 3, 2025 at 5:30 PM
🚆🇪🇸 From Zaragoza-Delicias to Miranda de Ebro on the #REX18021, worked by an S-470. This service begins at Zaragoza-Miraflores station, just outside the city. It’s almost impossible to find a seat until Pamplona, as there are many travellers. After that, it becomes less crowded.
🚆🇪🇸 The regional services between Lleida-Pirineus and Zaragoza-Delicias don’t have many passengers, as they have been replaced by trains that use the high-speed line. There are two daily services in each direction connecting the two cities. I travelled with the early #R15507.
October 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM
🚆🇪🇸 The regional services between Lleida-Pirineus and Zaragoza-Delicias don’t have many passengers, as they have been replaced by trains that use the high-speed line. There are two daily services in each direction connecting the two cities. I travelled with the early #R15507.
🚆💨 I always like to depart from Barcelona-Estació de França, a station full of history and exceptional architecture, with its glass roof and marble halls. It is the terminus for several regional lines of @rodalies.info, such as the R14, which I took to Lleida-Pirineus via Tarragona.
September 29, 2025 at 8:00 AM
🚆💨 I always like to depart from Barcelona-Estació de França, a station full of history and exceptional architecture, with its glass roof and marble halls. It is the terminus for several regional lines of @rodalies.info, such as the R14, which I took to Lleida-Pirineus via Tarragona.
🚆💨 I always like to depart from Barcelona-Estació de França, a station full of history and exceptional architecture, with its glass roof and marble halls. It is the terminus for several regional lines of @rodalies.info, such as the R14, which I took to Lleida-Pirineus via Tarragona.
September 29, 2025 at 7:55 AM
🚆💨 I always like to depart from Barcelona-Estació de França, a station full of history and exceptional architecture, with its glass roof and marble halls. It is the terminus for several regional lines of @rodalies.info, such as the R14, which I took to Lleida-Pirineus via Tarragona.
🚄🇪🇸 It’s been more than a year since my last trip with #Iryo. This time, I’m travelling from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha to Barcelona-Sants on the #IRY6181 in Infinita Bistró, which is the equivalent of first class and includes a meal that you can select when buying your ticket.
September 24, 2025 at 8:35 PM
🚆🇪🇸 Taking the #MD13902 from Sevilla-Santa Justa to Málaga-María Zambrano, which runs on the conventional line and has a travel time of 3h 25min. This is my first time travelling with an S-598. These diesel trains were built in 2004 by CAF and serve medium-distance routes.
September 22, 2025 at 9:40 PM
🚆🇪🇸 Taking the #MD13902 from Sevilla-Santa Justa to Málaga-María Zambrano, which runs on the conventional line and has a travel time of 3h 25min. This is my first time travelling with an S-598. These diesel trains were built in 2004 by CAF and serve medium-distance routes.