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Tren dels Llacs offers historic and panoramic services in Catalonia

The Tren dels Llacs, or Lakes Train, operates a 55-mile single-track route through the pre-Pyrenees in northern Spain, connecting Lleida to La Pobla de Segur.

  • The Tren dels Llacs route is 55 miles (89km) long and includes 40 tunnels and 75 bridges.
  • Services include a Tren Historic with a 1960s locomotive and a modern Tren Panoramic.
  • The line runs from Lleida to La Pobla de Segur, following a river valley.

The Tren dels Llacs, also known as the Lakes Train, provides a service on a single track from Lleida to La Pobla de Segur in northern Spain. This 55-mile (89km) route travels through the pre-Pyrenees, incorporating 40 tunnels and 75 bridges as it follows a river valley.

Passengers can choose between the Tren Historic service, which features a 1960s locomotive with a period dining car and mail carriage, or the modern Tren Panoramic option. The train makes request stops, allowing for exploration of the region.

One of the stops, Santa Linya station, is described as a rough halt in the mountainside with a single platform and no ticket office or waiting room. From Santa Linya, a three-and-a-half-mile rocky hike with a 190-metre (623ft) climb leads to the village of Santa Linya.

What this means for you: If you are travelling in northern Spain, the Tren dels Llacs offers a rail service through the pre-Pyrenees.

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