For the 2024 version of the long-distance rail map in Germany, I have totally rebuilt the map. It still shows the systematic long-distance trains in Germany (e.g. all connections that run at least three times daily). As the number and variety of connections is increasing, the main axes count more and more lines, whereas the … Continue reading Long-distance Rail in Germany 2024
Long-Distance Trains in Switzerland 2023
Finally, I have managed to update the long-distance train map of Switzerland 2022. There have only been a few changes compared to the previous map. In december 2022, the IC lines from Basel and Romanshorn to Interlaken and Brig (IC 6, IC 8 and IC 61) have been reorganised. A new line IC 81 has … Continue reading Long-Distance Trains in Switzerland 2023
Long-distance Trains in Austria 2023
A new country has joined my collection. This new map includes the long-distance trains in Austria. Its design is the same as in most of my other maps. However, there is one major difference. The diagonal axes are not in an angle of 45° but 26° from the horizontal axis. In this way, most main … Continue reading Long-distance Trains in Austria 2023
Long-distance Night Trains in Germany 2023
Again, I have updated the map showing the long-distance night trains in Germany for the year 2023. You can find the older version here. There have been a couple of changes. ÖBB rearranged their Nightjet trains from Zurich to Germany. The train to Hamburg is no longer combined with the Nightjet to Berlin. Instead, its … Continue reading Long-distance Night Trains in Germany 2023
Long-distance Trains in Germany 2023
Fahrplanwechsel! I have updated the long-distance train map of Germany again. It shows the systematic ICE, IC and EC trains in Germany. You can find the older version here. This year, some IC and ICE lines along the Rhine have been rearranged. The lines ICE 43 and IC 55 have been extended, so that there … Continue reading Long-distance Trains in Germany 2023
The Evolution of Long-Distance Trains in Switzerland since 1982
Recently, I have posted my new long-distance traffic map of Switzerland. It shows the current services in 2022. In addition, I wanted to provide information about the development in the last years. That's why I have created seven maps showing the former services. I have chosen the specific years in a manner so that the … Continue reading The Evolution of Long-Distance Trains in Switzerland since 1982
Long-Distance Trains in Switzerland 2022
Similar to the Germany Map, I have created a map showing the long-distance traffic in Switzerland. In 2017, the national railway company introduced numbers for their long-distance services. In addition, an official long-distance traffic map was introduced. You can find the current version here. In my map, I have adopted the colours of the lines … Continue reading Long-Distance Trains in Switzerland 2022
Local Transport Network Glattal 2022
This is my first entry on a local transport network. It shows the tram and bus network of the Glattal area. It is located in the north of Zurich, the biggest city in Switzerland. In the last years, the population and the number of employees increased steadily. An important driver for the development is Zurich … Continue reading Local Transport Network Glattal 2022
Long-distance Trains in Germany 2022
I have updated the long-distance train map of Germany again. It shows the systematic ICE, IC and EC trains in Germany. You can find the older versions here on my blog. This year, major changes concern the ICE Sprinter trains that only serve a few stops. As the ICE Sprinter trains do not have specific … Continue reading Long-distance Trains in Germany 2022
Long-distance Night Trains in Germany 2022
Again, I have updated the map showing the long-distance night trains in Germany for the year 2022. You can find the older versions on my blog. The timetables of the night trains are quite dynamic. There are a couple of changes in contrast to the timetable 2021. ÖBB operates a new daily line between Zurich, … Continue reading Long-distance Night Trains in Germany 2022
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