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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.
🚆🇷🇴 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
🚆🇷🇴 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
🚆🌙 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
🚄🇦🇹 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
🚆🇨🇭 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
🚄💨 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
🚆🇫🇷 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
🚆🇫🇷 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
👉 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.
October 24, 2025 at 10:35 AM