Barcelona Suburban Railway Lines and Rolling Stock Explained

Описание: Barcelona has ten suburban railway lines — and in this video, we ride every single one of them. From beaches where the tracks run just meters from the Mediterranean to snowy Pyrenean valleys, this network is far more diverse than anyone expects. You’ll see Spain’s very first railway from 1848, dramatic coastal tunnels, busy metro-like commuter corridors, and even trains that change gauge to continue into France. With three different track gauges and rolling stock ranging from retro classics to double-deckers and high-speed units, Barcelona might have the most fascinating suburban system in Europe.

We explore mountain lines like the “Train of Snow,” industrial valleys, freight bypasses with almost no passengers, and elegant standard-gauge routes through lush hillside suburbs. From the mysterious orbital R8 to the scenic metre-gauge lines beneath Montserrat, this journey reveals hidden places you’d never visit otherwise. Beaches, borders, ski resorts, and secret freight tracks — this is Barcelona’s suburban railway network like you’ve never seen it before.

Video Courtesies:

Renfe S-447 R11 llegando a Portbou y saliendo para Cerbère - foxspain
La estaciones de Portbou y Cerbére - Paso fronterizo en decadencia - José Luis García
[HD] R3 matinal - Al&Co Photo
R3： LaTour de Carol-La Molina - Al&Co Photo
[HD] Snowlies - Al&Co Photo

Music:

Hara Noda - 1982
Rand Aldo - Paint Me with Courage