The Last Communist Train in Europe (Albania)

In the summer of 2021 I caught the train from Durres to Elbasan, Albania. Join me as I take the most unique train journey in Europe, and encounter some ghosts from Albania’s communist past. The Albanian communist party came to power in 1946. The isolationist regime prioritised the militarialisation of the country. Building a national railway was also a successful objective of the regime. Car ownership was effectively banned during communist rule. The train became the most popular form of transport. The Albanian communist regime was overthrown by the people in 1991. The train service has been left to decline ever since. As the daily service dwindles down to practically nothing, we take - The Last Communist Train in Europe.