New season of the Felipe II Train to San Lorenzo de El Escorial

Madrid, April 23rd. ALSA announces the start of a new season for the Felipe II Train, running between Madrid and San Lorenzo de El Escorial. Since its launch in July 2017, over 20,000 people have traveled on this tourist train and enjoyed the cultural heritage of San Lorenzo de El Escorial. Book your journey today!

In this new season, the Monastery of El Escorial expands its offer for travelers on the Felipe II Train, offering the possibility of visiting the Monastery on their own through the "Royal Legends" and "Royal Crossing" packages.

For this 2018 season, the company has scheduled 135 expeditions, departing from Príncipe Pío station every weekend of the year, national holidays, and Thursdays and Fridays in spring and autumn. Departure is at 10.20 am and return from San Lorenzo de El Escorial station at 6.15 pm. The journey takes 50 min. and is enlivened by an actor who represents the figure of Felipe II.

HISTORICAL TRAIN

The Felipe II Train is an initiative promoted by the Community of Madrid, National Heritage, Spanish Railways Foundation, City Council of San Lorenzo de El Escorial and ALSA. This year, the train has been included within the touRail project, which includes different actions aimed at promoting railway tourism in Spain.

The journey takes place aboard a historic train composed of four cars from the 5000/6000 Series built in the 40s of the last century, which have a capacity for 232 seats, and is towed by an ALCO 321 diesel locomotive.

Traveling on this tourist train is an attractive experience and a special way to get closer to and learn about the historical and monumental wealth of San Lorenzo and the Monastery and Royal Site of El Escorial, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

More information at: www.trendefelipeii.com and at 910 200 782

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