Is there an Australian equivalent of a Eurail train pass? Sort of

Is there an Australian equivalent of a Eurail train pass? Sort of

There’s nothing more fun than a rail pass,and Australians may be surprised to learn that it’s possible to travel that way in our own country. Here’s how.

  • byTim Richards

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Enjoy Thailand’s most-photographed train station while you still can
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Bangkok

Enjoy Thailand’s most-photographed train station while you still can

Thailand’s best-loved train station is a classic of South-East Asian railway history,but a huge new one will replace it.

  • byJohn Borthwick
This could be the glorious future of travel in the US

This could be the glorious future of travel in the US

Amtrak’s routes take in a marvellous array of scenery across the nation. Here are some tips to make the most of your trip on a long-distance Amtrak train.

  • byTim Richards
Strap yourself in:12 of the world’s most thrilling new ways to travel

Strap yourself in:12 of the world’s most thrilling new ways to travel

You don’t need to be in a theme park to have a thrilling ride. Here are 10 new modes of transport that will propel you into discovery,fresh scenery and more adventure.

  • byBrian Johnston
The outback town that changed Australia forever

The outback town that changed Australia forever

Decisions made a century ago in the Trades Hall in Broken Hill continue to influence our working lives – for the better.

  • byBrian Johnston
Thailand’s most unusual train ride is chaotic and surreal

Thailand’s most unusual train ride is chaotic and surreal

Thailand’s Mae Klong Railway Market is one to watch out for. Quite literally.

  • byJulia D'Orazio
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Forget beach resorts – no other holiday is as relaxing as this
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Forget beach resorts – no other holiday is as relaxing as this

If you want to remove yourself from life’s troubles,there’s no better escape than a long-distance journey across outback Australia.

  • byBrian Johnston
Views from this train are so spectacular,it doesn’t matter where you sit
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New Zealand

Views from this train are so spectacular,it doesn’t matter where you sit

On this New Zealand train route the dramatic scenery is matched by engineering masterpieces.

  • byKerry van der Jagt
Do I like this train station? I could happily live in it
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Japan

Do I like this train station? I could happily live in it

Most of Japan’s train stations are great,but if this was like that movie The Terminal,and I was stuck living my entire life here – honestly,I’d be pretty happy.

  • byBen Groundwater
This heritage sleeper train will take you from Melbourne to wine time

This heritage sleeper train will take you from Melbourne to wine time

It makes sense to have a designated driver while you’re exploring wineries,but on this journey we have a designated train driver.

  • byTim Richards
The Blue Mountains’ historic train is steaming again

The Blue Mountains’ historic train is steaming again

After being mothballed for 11 years,the return of the historic Zig Zag Railway last year has been met with packed carriages and waving fans.

  • byCaroline Gladstone