Time to continue my journey, now from Italy to France
I'm following the Turin-Modane railway, constructed in 1850's
Condove station
SFM Torino network
Arriving at one of the most scenic stations along this route - Meana
"No TAV" - locals are protesting against the new high speed railway
At Oulx I can spot a TGV, which is now joined by Frecciarossa on the route Milan-Paris
The weather is not so good today
Beaulard station
Finally, I can spot a freight train coming from France
FS Class E.652
FS Class E.464
Arriving at Bardonecchia - the last stop in Italy
This is the end station for the Regional trains from Turin - unfortunately, none of them are continuing to France, which is very close here. This must be one of the worst international train connections in Europe, despite having a good railway link
At least there is a station bar with pizza
The only way to cross the border (if not counting by foot), is to take the expensive TGV train
The french station - Modane
TER train from Chambery to Valence
At Valence TGV station
Arriving at Montpellier
It is much warmer here
