
Rail Away — Season 9
The railway journey begins in Kempten, Bavaria, tracing a path through Reutte in Tyrol, and onward to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. From there, the Karwendelbahn ascends into the Alps, culminating in Innsbruck. This line traverses the foothills a…
The journey connects two eastern seaboard metropolises: New York and Montreal. It’s a tale woven from the threads of railway companies, their rise and eventual absorption into larger entities – a story of industry and transformation. Thes…
From the ancient city of Alexandria on the Mediterranean coast, a journey unfolds to Cairo, the heart of Egypt. The landscape presents a vibrant interplay of old and new, where history and modernity often vie for prominence, creating a comp…
From Bergen, nestled on the verdant coast, to a realm of snow and breathtaking vistas, a journey unfolds. A ride aboard the world-renowned Flambana takes one from the heart of the fjords, ascending into the mountains, and ultimately back to…
The railway line through the Black Forest is often called the "Black Forest Railway," a fitting name for its journey through the hills of southern Germany. Though the peaks are modest, the route from Offenburg to Konstanz on Lake Constance …
A narrow-gauge railway connects San Sebastian and Bilbao, offering a glimpse into a lesser-known, yet beautiful, corner of Spain. A journey along this line provides a vivid impression of the region. This episode follows a trip to Durango, f…
The journey stretches from Durango to Bilbao along the region's oldest narrow-gauge railway. This rail passage offers a deeper glimpse into the Basque Country, continuing by train to the coastal town of Bermeo. A steam locomotive, operating…
The narrow-gauge railway winds its way from the plains of Kalka into the Himalayas, a testament to a century of enduring use. A journey aboard offers a constant unfolding of breathtaking vistas, a panorama that never ceases to surprise. …
The railway journey traces the beautiful Riviera, beginning in Nice, France, and extending to Ventimiglia in Italy. It climbs over impressive viaducts, threading through the valley of the Roya River and ascending the Col de Tende towards Cu…
From the heart of Lisbon, a high-speed rail line journeys past the modern marvels of a world exhibition and along the Tagus River to Coimbra. In contrast, a slower train offers a different perspective, winding its way to Figuera da Foz alo…
The journey winds from the foothills of the Alps, traversing tunnels and viaducts – the highest in Europe – to the gentle hills and orchards of the north. It connects Lake Lucerne and Lake Constance, two of Switzerland’s great lakes, with t…
From the medieval fortified town of Villefranche de Conflent, nestled at the foot of the Pyrenees, it meanders along a precarious narrow gauge line, affectionately known as "the yellow canary." The little train, so named, swings through gre…

