Friday, June 26, 2026

Ringstedt, Nyborg, Langeskov, Odense, Östervärn, Persborg

Another sunny day, this time in both Denmark and Sweden
Copenhagen Airport station new platforms seen from the airport hotel

København H
There are fewer Intercity trains to Odense and further west than usual, only one train each hour. Instead, they are extra long, so it can be difficult to find your wagon
I am using one Interrail day in 1st class; breakfast is included
Sorø


At Slagelse I can spot a freight train waiting, so I'm heading back to see it
There is a single-track operation between Slagelse and Ringstedt, so the freight trains have to wait for the green light before departing
Ringstedt

So, here it is
193 164, TX Logistik




EG 3101







Regular 7-Eleven in Denmark
Now I'm crossing the bridge
At Nyborg I can spot the EG 3101 that is parked here

The line between Odense and Middelfart is also single-tracked, so there is a slot for each train
Trying out this one
EG locomotive made for Germany to Sweden services




At Langeskov I can spot the Eurocity train to Prague





EG was waiting for Eurocity; now it can continue further west





Odense
MZ 1456




Local train to Svendborg

Railway museum in Odense


Denmark is the land of bicycles


Elderflower taste
Eurocity from Hamburg 




EG 3104




241 011








Last time I was here, the tram line was not yet open
Stadler Variobahn in Odense, same as in Aarhus and Bergen



Perhaps a little bit too colorful









EG 3106



Snälltåget has been expanding, offering day trains to both Hamburg and Oslo. The train between Hamburg and Stockholm departs from Odense at 13:54, which is perfect for me. I will only go to Malmö.
The other option would be to change trains in Copenhagen, which is more convenient and faster, but it's only available once per day.



The train is very crowded, but I have reserved a seat in the restaurant coach, so I'm planning to spend my time here until Malmö.

Since it is not possible to purchase food on board Danish trains, this is also a nice benefit

First bridge

My lunch is served


Second bridge


Arriving at Malmö C
At Östervärn I can spot Snälltåget departing in the opposite direction


The freight I saw earlier in Odense, has now reached Malmö, it was much slower than Snälltåget





Not sure where this one came from, since SJ stopped serving Copenhagen some time ago




This one was also earlier seen in Odense





Domestic train from Trelleborg





193 148










Persborg


EG 3106



TMZ 1418

World Cup is here


Trelleborg to Oslo train


16 2203 and 2217








185 337









EG 3102






193 152





193 149






Malmö