The BDŽ 300 014 seen between Belovo and Septemvri on the bridge of the river Maritsa (Марица)

Most people don't know much about Bulgaria or the Bulgarian Railways. The first line opened in 1864, when the area was very much a part of the Ottoman Empire, and ran between the Romanian border of Ruse and the seaside city of Varna. Currently over 70% of the railways are electrified, main lines are often double track and conditions are relatively favourable.