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Railroads--Europe
 Websites presented in alphabetical order The Big One: Ronald Biggs and the Great Train Robbery 
 Background about the "Great Train Robbery" of 1963, "one of the most audacious crimes in British history," in which a Glasgow-to-London mail train was robbed, and the subsequent trial of Ronald Arthur "Ronnie" Biggs for the crime. Includes a brief bibliography. From Court TV. http://www.trutv.com/library/crime/gangsters_outlaws/cops_others/biggs/ Topics: Crime, Transportation Last updated Jul 13, 2008 The Channel Tunnel
This illustrated feature provides a history of the Channel Tunnel, the train tunnel connecting France and Britain under the English Channel, officially opened in 1994. Features photos, images, and diagrams of the tunnel. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/shared/spl/hi/uk/04/channel_tunnel/html/default.stm Topics: History By Place, Transportation Last updated Dec 6, 2006 The European Railway Server
This site "provides information about the European Railways, for railway fans as well as for travellers who wish to explore Europe by train." Contains information on high speed trains in Spain, Germany, and Switzerland; the Dutch railways; and more. Features explanations of numbering schemes, technical data, liveries and paint schemes, photo galleries, and related links. http://www.railfaneurope.net/ Topics: Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional, Regions of the World, Regions of the World, Transportation Last updated Sep 3, 2005 European Train Timetables
The most complete and useful schedules for rail travel in Europe. Provides detailed information on the trains. Prices only available for travel in Germany. From the Deutsche Bahn. http://reiseauskunft.bahn.de/bin/query.exe/en Topics: Regions of the World, Regions of the World, Transportation Last updated Oct 10, 2001 Funiculars of Switzerland/Funiculaires de Suisse
A map and list of funiculars (cable railways) in Switzerland. Includes photos and descriptions of many Swiss funiculars. List is browsable by region. In English and French. From Funimag, an online magazine by a funicular enthusiast. http://www.funimag.com/ Topics: Transportation Last updated Jul 31, 2006 The Man in Seat Sixty-One
This website caters to travelers looking for alternatives to flying. It provides details about traveling by train and ship, with an emphasis on destinations in the United Kingdom and Europe. Also includes sections on the Trans-Siberian railway and the Orient Express. A personal website run by "a career railwayman" from London. http://www.seat61.com Topics: Transportation, Travel Last updated Feb 14, 2007 Rail Europe
Train fares and schedules for hundreds of cities in Europe. Covers aspects of train travel such as getting to the station, lockers, disabled access, night trains, high speed trains, and seating options. http://www.raileurope.com/ Topics: Regions of the World, Transportation Last updated Dec 12, 2008 Railpass.com
Describes the various ticket plans available to train travelers in Europe. Includes maps, travel tips, articles, and more. http://www.railpass.com/ Topics: Regions of the World, Transportation Last updated Aug 7, 2005 |
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