Now, probably more than ever, we miss the convenience and efficiency of the European rail system. Part of it is due to where we live in the United States, because the states are so large and it takes a long time to even get out of Colorado. When we were living in Germany, which is centrally located, we were able to take trains not only throughout the country, but to other countries as well. Because it was so easy to take trains to different places, we used to plan our weekend and buy our tickets using the DB (Deutsche Bahn) app on the day before we wanted to leave. With the option for private cabins, food cars, and in some cases, sleeper cars, the trains provided comfort as well as convenience. The scenery as the trains wound their way through the countryside was always amazing.
I completely agree with you.Plus the stations are in the heart of the cities and no need to arrive 2 or 3 hours early. Bullet trains in the US and Canada would make so much sense.
Completely agree. We need bullet trains!
I miss travel in general, but I especially loved train travel.
We’ve missed them too during the lockdown. It was great last summer to travel through 4 countries by train, visiting small rural towns as well as big cities.
It is the best way to travel 🙂
It’s my favorite way to travel whenever I’m in Europe. I can’t wait for the Front Range train to connect Fort Collins to Pueblo!
Wouldn’t that be nice 🙂
It certainly would!
The European train systems…and also local country train systems…are the best way to travel. Sure there may be hiccups along the way…broken down trains, alternate routes needed…but they do their best and it’s such a lovely way to travel.
It is definitely a great way to travel 🙂
What marvelous photos for this week. I saw this last week. Guess I didn’t associate with my challenge. I’m so happy you played along 😀
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