Introduction In recent years, the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) have positioned themselves as one of Europe’s leading rail operators. On the one hand, there is […]
TRAINS
Al Boraq, First Class – TGV: Casablanca to Rabat
Introduction Today I’m on my way to Rabat, the royal city and the capital of the Kingdom of Morocco. I have an appointment there at […]
MOB Belle Epoque, First Class: Zweisimmen to Montreux
Introduction Today I’m on my way to Montreux in the French speaking part of Switzerland. The quickest way between Basel and Montreux by train is […]
Swiss Federal Railways SBB, First Class: Basel to Geneva
Introduction Today I’m on my way to Geneva. Back in the good old days, the Swiss Federal Railways had a direct train service from Basel […]
ONCF – المكتب الوطني للسكك الحديدية, First Class: Mohammadia to Casa Port
Introduction I spend the whole week in Mohammadia, which is the closest town with hotels to where I’m giving a course at Ben Slimane airport. […]
TGV Lyria , Business Première: Paris Gare de Lyon to Basel SBB
The meeting at ICAO’s EURNAT regional headquarters ends just after 16h00, and I make my way back to the Gare de Lyon for the return […]
TGV Lyria, Business Première: Basel to Paris Gare de Lyon
Getting to the Station In terms of transfer time, the train easily wins over a similar journey by plane. The departure of my TGV to […]
Rhätische Bahn & Postauto: Andermatt to the Grimsel Pass
I spend five days in Andermatt and I must say, it is probably the most relaxing holiday I‘ve had in a very long time. I […]