Bad Gastein is an old spa town and ski resort in the Alps south of Salzburg, full of Belle Epoque hotels and thermal spas that have, for the most part, seen better days although there is currently a palpable sense of post pandemic rejuvenation with a lot of building and renovation work under way. Conveniently it is also on a main railway line with a station right on the main street and an impeccably punctual train service. Platform 3C however seems to be virtually unused, even the clock had stopped….