Train journeys
New luxury train will travel some of world’s most remote, exotic regions
The Grand Silk Road Express travels a wondrous 6500 kilometres through Asia.
- Julietta Jameson
A legendary train leads to one of America’s most stunning sights
Before cars were common, visitors travelled to this natural wonder by train – and that’s still possible today.
- Tim Richards
On board the world’s most luxurious new train
A single night on board starts at $5480 per person, but Italy’s first luxury train has no shortage of bookings.
- Anthony Lambert
When a country’s trains are this good, why would you rent a car?
Spain has one of the best rail networks in Europe: ditch the rental car and enjoy a hassle-free holiday.
- Kerry van der Jagt
It’s not luxurious, but the Lotus Express beats flying in Vietnam
It’s named as one of the world’s top five train journeys and starts with a thrilling jaunt through a famous street.
- Garry Maddox
Iconic train gets a new name as it moves into new regions
The famed Rocky Mountaineer scenic train’s new routes, beyond Canada’s borders, have facilitated a name change.
- Julietta Jameson
- ★★★★
- Paris
France’s fast trains are stress-free, but beware the backwards seats
France’s high-speed TGV INOUI is more than an inter-city train. It crosses international borders too.
- Kristie Kellahan
Inside the world’s most interesting metro network
More than a century old, this underground labyrinth includes museums, art installations and a station that feels like something from Jurassic Park.
- Kerry van der Jagt
- Opinion
- Europe
If I had a bucket list, this would be at the top of it
The Paris to Istanbul route must be the most famous railway journey in the world. It’s something of a miracle that it exists at all.
- Lee Tulloch
- ★★★★
- Thailand
Thai train’s blink-and-you’ll-miss-it highlight
This scenic rail journey is rocky at times, but it costs just $30 for a near nine-hour trip.
- John Borthwick
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