The Lotus Express passes through the astonishingly narrow Train Street.

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
Canyon Spirit.

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
TGV Duplex INOUI high-speed train.

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
The tropical forest inside the train station of Atocha. It is the largest railway station in Madrid.

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
Belmond

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
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The economical Special Express 40.

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
The most romantic way to see Sri Lanka is by rail.

The small country that’s the ultimate destination for train lovers

While India might be renowned for its trains,Sri Lanka’s railways are a decidedly quieter affair – but no less impressive.

  • Sophie Dickinson
Mini-pod on OBB’s new Nightjet.

Like sleeping in a bread bin:Inside Europe’s new sleeper train pods

Sure,it looks like a bread bin,but for the affordable price,I was more than happy to curl up like a croissant for 15 hours.

  • Natasha Bazika
High-speed adventure… Sogutlucesme station,Istanbul.

Two continents,four hours and one high-speed train

The Middle East’s first high-speed rail,opened in 1975,is now as sleek and modern as anything in France or Germany.

  • Kurt Johnson
Up a notch… Suite Australis Bathroom. Supplied

‘Unparalleled’ luxury suites to be launched on Australian trains

The new Australis and Aurora suites will take off on The Ghan,Indian Pacific and the Great Southern from April 2026.

  • Julietta Jameson