SHARRYLAND
The Trans-Siberian Railway of Italy travels between Sulmona and Isernia
A historic train on the Parks Railway, a slow journey through the landscapes of Central Italy
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What is and where is the Trans-Siberian Railway of Italy.
The scenery flowing past the window, the sound of the train advancing on the tracks, the "old-fashioned" carriage that instead of welcoming us in the muffled comfort we are used to today, gives us back the vibrations and movements of the advancing train. If it is then winter and there is snow outside, it feels like we have entered the novel "Anna Karenina." Of course, the Majella Park is not the boundless Russian steppe, but the train we are on is so reminiscent of those feelings that it is known as "the Trans-Siberian Railway of Italy." In fact, we are traveling on a historic train along the Sulmona - Isernia route.
Why it's special: a journey like it used to be
We are traveling on historic trains that have little or nothing to share with modern carriages: they have no air conditioning, no special padding for the seats, or shock absorbers capable of absorbing much of the shock given by movement on rails, and they do not move at great speed. Let's face it: this is not a comfortable ride. It is a special experience: the scenery is a wonder (we are in the Majella Park, synonymous with assurance). There are also small villages, and the train stops in some of them, allowing travelers to visit them and stretch their legs a bit (Anna did that too).
Don't miss: train stops
Where does the Trans-Siberian Railway of Italy stop? There is no always good answer to this question: the trip, being a special experience, is organized as an excursion, so the stops vary from time to time. The complete route passes through: Sulmona, Sulmona-Introdacqua, Vallelarga, Pettorano sul Gizio, Cansano, Campo di Giove, Campo di Giove Majella, Palena, Rivisondoli-Pescocostanzo, Roccaraso, Alfedena-Scontrone, Castel di Sangro, San Pietro Avellana-Capracotta, Villa San Michele, Vastogirardi, Carovilli-Roccasicura, Pescolanciano-Chiauci, Sessano del Molise, Carpinone, Isernia.
Fun fact: When is it best to travel on the Sulmona-Isernia line?
Also difficult question, it depends a lot on personal taste. For me, for example, the heat is no small problem, remember the train that does not have air conditioning. However, for those who do not suffer from this lack, summer is a great time to take nice walks in the surroundings. Definitely more to my liking is travel in winter: I love the snow and then in winter the train stops in the villages that set up Christmas markets, full of colors, scents and Christmas carols. And then we also need some consistency-if we want to travel like Anna, snow and cold are a must!
A bit of history
The Sulmona-Isernia line \strong>began in the late 1800s as an extraordinary feat of engineering: the terrain traversed is mountainous and poses challenges such as numerous tunnels and significant gradients. As time went on, however, wheeled transportation became predominant, and the rail network also focused on other routes, so that the Sulmona-Isernia lost its importance. The nickname "Trans-Siberian Railway of Italy" dates back to the 1980s and is credited to journalist Luciano Zeppegno. The appellation was revived between 2011 and 2013 when the project was promoted to revive the route for tourism.
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