Peprina train

Choy Hong (Jasmine) Grech describes a 30 minute ride in and around Rabat on the Peprina Train, from Berzy's MaltaGo blog:

The Peprina Train, the latest attraction for locals and tourists alike, takes passengers around Rabat and its nearby villages. The experience is kind of unique on board a train. The commentaries are conducted in Maltese and English, giving an in-depth view of the historical areas and buildings dating back from the Phoenicians to the Mediaeval era as well as the British colonisation period.

The panoramic views from Mtarfa, overlooking Ta' Qali, Mosta and the surrounding areas and of the bays, are breathtaking, so was the majestic City of Mdina from a different angle. It brings back memories of yesteryears while passing by the old train station and the centuries-old Ghajn tal-Hasselin. Going through the Greek's Gate is like entering into a very narrow mini tunnel and it is quite interesting.

The 30 minute-journey ends at the Roman Villa.It would be wise if the local council helps in making this tourist attraction more worthwhile by asphalting the route roads in order to allow for a more pleasant journey to tourists and locals and to fix the bridge close to the old railroad station, which is very visible from the train and which is photographed extensively by tourists.