Trains

There are some interesting things in Greece where railways are concerned

They are modernising the Railway between Piraeus, Athens and Thessalonica, there’re express and regular (high-speed) trains so most are now modern and air-conditioned

From Athens to the Peloponnesus there are many levels, the coastal scenic route and the cross country scenic route

For assistance with disabilities: Tel. 0030 2105298838 (for Athens)

For Hellenic Railways Organisation www.ose.gr

For Train Buffs

They have the longest working meter- track rail railway in Europe running from the Peloponnesus to Athens in Europe

They have the Pelion railway that has opened up for tourism on Mt Pelion that goes over 5 Stone Bridges and one Iron Bridge in the middle of Greece

They have a 75 cm track-railway in Diakopto, near Corinth

There is the Rail Museum in Athens

Note: I am not a Railway Buff but I have had many a fantastic journey on trains, so if you want me to find you more information, just say

Ideas on what a non-buff might want with a train

Well besides the fact that trains can be romantic, there is the fact that you should try all the forms of transport whilst you can

Note that I never got to ride in Concord, and unless I meet one of the rich who bought one and still has it in operation and not in a museum (yes I have been through the original in Cambridge, but it was on the ground)

So steam trains are rare to find in operation for more than a couple of miles of track

With the updating of the Track here in Greece to the modern engines and gauge of track, the old style in the Peloponnesus is looking like their turn is next

Progress - You can't stop it

There are companies that say they can take you through the whole of Europe to Greece, and vice versa

You can go to Turkey from Greece, I know as I have been

And getting the chance to eat a 3-course meal in a real dinning car is something

Romantic?

Where did you get this idea for Greece?

Coming soon