I’ve never heard passengers booing an announcement that a train is shortly due to arrive at its destination. Until today. Nobody cares that we’re already 40 minutes behind schedule – they don’t want ...

Looking to escape? Here are two recent trips local readers took to Germany, Austria, Hungary and Czech Republic. Check them out, then find more reader travel ...

I'm in the fireman's seat of one of the fastest and most powerful express steam locos ever built in Europe, racing at 70mph along the German main line from Frankfurt to Nuremberg. 'Hold steady,' ...

Belle Trains, who run holidays by steam train in Continental Europe, have announced their second tour, The Alpine Belle, which departs in June 2026 for Germany and the Austrian Alps. The nine-day tour ...

Two vintage trains crashed on Saturday in Germany, injuring 52 people, five of them seriously, German media reported. It was not clear what caused the accident, which took place on the 125th ...

Steam trains were one of the most powerful vehicles of their time, capable of pulling hundreds of cars in one go. Their sheer size, speed, and weight are mesmerizing to think about and captivating to ...

For less than $65, the Deutschland-Ticket lets you take a month’s worth of unlimited journeys on the country’s regional trains and local transport systems. It’s a low-cost ticket to explore. By Sally ...

Think of a vintage steam train puffing through pine forests and snowy mountains—topping northern Germany’s tallest peak—before descending into a Christmas market filled with lights, treats and ...