930772 Austrian class 5047 diesel railcar at Spitz an der Donau, Austria. These bi-directional railcars are called "branch line saviors" because they have kept comfortable passenger service available in an economical form on secondary routes. These railcars are crewed by a single engineer/conductor who can sell tickets at stops, as is the case with bus service. The flexible interior design includes a small multi-purpose room for bulky baggage or bicycles. Spitz an der Donau is a scenic town in the Wachau wine-growing region along the Danube.

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