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Mark Smith, the Man in Seat 61, the chap who runs train travel site https://t.co/HfViO7RbwW. Now on Bluesky: https://t.co/maXZjodeF6

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Heading out for dinner by boat, passing the Old Cataract Hotel, where numerous famous guests have stayed, including Agatha Christie…

Heading out for dinner by boat, passing the Old Cataract Hotel, where numerous famous guests have stayed, including Agatha Christie…

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Today, an 04:30 start by road to Abu Simbel. It really is quite something…

Today, an 04:30 start by road to Abu Simbel. It really is quite something…

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Good morning! Milan to London by train, in a day: First up, the 06:25 Frecciarossa from Milan to Paris, due to arrive 13:22. In business (1st) class, which cost me €49. Details at

Good morning! Milan to London by train, in a day: First up, the 06:25 Frecciarossa from Milan to Paris, due to arrive 13:22. In business (1st) class, which cost me €49. Details at

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Dinner in the diner (normally served in passengers’ compartments but on this occasion in the club car by special arrangement)

Dinner in the diner (normally served in passengers’ compartments but on this occasion in the club car by special arrangement)

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HEADING HOME! Tallinn to London in (just over) 48 hours…

HEADING HOME! Tallinn to London in (just over) 48 hours…

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Heading back to London, with overnight stop in Innsbruck - somewhere in that city there’s a schnitzel with my name on it. This is ÖBB’s latest new-generation railjet, with low-floor easy-boarding…

Heading back to London, with overnight stop in Innsbruck - somewhere in that city there’s a schnitzel with my name on it. This is ÖBB’s latest new-generation railjet, with low-floor easy-boarding…

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Waiting for dinner to arrive…

Waiting for dinner to arrive…

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VIENNA TO MUNICH on the 10:28 Railjet, business class. We’re using Interrail passes on the Bucharest to London sector.

VIENNA TO MUNICH on the 10:28 Railjet, business class. We’re using Interrail passes on the Bucharest to London sector.

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Just passed through Charing Cross station for old times’ sake. The staff aren’t what they used to be…

Just passed through Charing Cross station for old times’ sake. The staff aren’t what they used to be…

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Train arrived on the dot at 20:59, check in open and an utter breeze, on board the Stena Hollandica by 21:10. I’ve an outside single cabin with shower toilet and TV and access to the Stena Plus lounge.

Train arrived on the dot at 20:59, check in open and an utter breeze, on board the Stena Hollandica by 21:10. I’ve an outside single cabin with shower toilet and TV and access to the Stena Plus lounge.

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Interrail Lunch is served! Don’t look at me like that, it’s after midday *here*, y’know… Food & drink orders are taken & served at your seat in 1st class on ICEs - lovely friendly staff on this train.

Interrail Lunch is served! Don’t look at me like that, it’s after midday here, y’know… Food & drink orders are taken & served at your seat in 1st class on ICEs - lovely friendly staff on this train.

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Slept well, breakfast in the club car, and we’re approaching London ahead of schedule. The best train in Britain,

Slept well, breakfast in the club car, and we’re approaching London ahead of schedule. The best train in Britain,

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London Waterloo - named after a battle Paris Austerlitz - named after a battle But THIS station had a battle named after IT!

London Waterloo - named after a battle Paris Austerlitz - named after a battle But THIS station had a battle named after IT!

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UK TO ITALY BY TRAIN: Taking the 14:31 Eurostar to Paris this afternoon. Overnight at the Mercure Gare de Lyon, tomorrow morning I’m on the *first* Frecciarossa from Paris to Milan since the infamous landslide blocked the line in August 2023. Executive class, natch… 🫡 👇🏻

UK TO ITALY BY TRAIN: Taking the 14:31 Eurostar to Paris this afternoon. Overnight at the Mercure Gare de Lyon, tomorrow morning I’m on the first Frecciarossa from Paris to Milan since the infamous landslide blocked the line in August 2023. Executive class, natch… 🫡 👇🏻

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SAN SEBASTIAN TO LONDON by train in a single day, the final day in my 10-day itinerary👇🏻

SAN SEBASTIAN TO LONDON by train in a single day, the final day in my 10-day itinerary👇🏻

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OPERATION SCAPA FLOW: Boarding the Caledonian Sleeper at Birmingham International (only its fourth departure from this new calling point), heading for Inverness, Thurso, Stromness & Scapa Flow. The Far North in January - am I crazy..?

OPERATION SCAPA FLOW: Boarding the Caledonian Sleeper at Birmingham International (only its fourth departure from this new calling point), heading for Inverness, Thurso, Stromness & Scapa Flow. The Far North in January - am I crazy..?

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About to experience one of my all-time favourite journeys (again!), London Euston to Ft William on the Caledonian Sleeper. IMHO, the best train in Britain. #gifted.

About to experience one of my all-time favourite journeys (again!), London Euston to Ft William on the Caledonian Sleeper. IMHO, the best train in Britain. #gifted.

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BALTIC STATES EXPRESS! I’ve been asked to say a few words at the RailBalticaOfficial Conference in Tallinn on Thursday. Say no more! Setting off on a 1,930 mile train journey from London to Warsaw, Vilnius, Riga & Tallinn (you didn’t think I’d fly, did you? 😉) #BalticStatesExpress

BALTIC STATES EXPRESS! I’ve been asked to say a few words at the RailBalticaOfficial Conference in Tallinn on Thursday. Say no more! Setting off on a 1,930 mile train journey from London to Warsaw, Vilnius, Riga & Tallinn (you didn’t think I’d fly, did you? 😉) #BalticStatesExpress

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So leaving the in-laws in charge of the house, dog & cats, a 5,000 mile round trip to Kusadasi awaits, starting with the 13:01 Eurostar to Brussels. Will we make it? Stay tuned & find out…

So leaving the in-laws in charge of the house, dog & cats, a 5,000 mile round trip to Kusadasi awaits, starting with the 13:01 Eurostar to Brussels. Will we make it? Stay tuned & find out…

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Boarding the Caledonian Sleeper from London Euston to Glasgow Central…

Boarding the Caledonian Sleeper from London Euston to Glasgow Central…

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The Portugal to Singapore media circus continues... Meanwhile, tour company Adventures By Train plans a *real* round-the-world trip by train & ship. If you've 100 days & £90k-£113k to spare, an escorted group (max 12 ppl) sets off on 17 March 2026 👇

The Portugal to Singapore media circus continues... Meanwhile, tour company Adventures By Train plans a real round-the-world trip by train & ship. If you've 100 days & £90k-£113k to spare, an escorted group (max 12 ppl) sets off on 17 March 2026 👇

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You might wonder why I’m lurking next to a leisure centre just outside Glasgow…

You might wonder why I’m lurking next to a leisure centre just outside Glasgow…

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WE MADE IT! LONDON TO KUŞADASI, no airports, no flights! And now for a few days R&R….

WE MADE IT! LONDON TO KUŞADASI, no airports, no flights! And now for a few days R&R….

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Good morning from the Caledonian Sleeper, London-Fort William. Breakfast is served as skies slowly lighten over the majestic West Highlands…

Good morning from the Caledonian Sleeper, London-Fort William. Breakfast is served as skies slowly lighten over the majestic West Highlands…

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And into Milan Centrale, 8 minutes late. Paris-Milan is back in action!

And into Milan Centrale, 8 minutes late. Paris-Milan is back in action!

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