From Angola to Turkmenistan, sumptuously outfitted railroad cars are taking passengers on over-the-top journeys back in time.

These days, a journey on the Orient Express, made famous by the renowned Agatha Christie novel, involves minimal mayhem and maximum luxury—think flowing champagne, rich décor and fine dining. It’s the ...

There was a time when getting from one place to another meant enduring the journey, not savoring it. Then came the luxury train—an idea that transformed rail travel from practical necessity into an ...

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). A high-end train journey enables you to experience destinations at a unique pace and in total comfort while enjoying first-class ...

These upcoming European vintage train journeys will offer passengers stunning landscapes and exclusive experiences without ...

Long before freeways and flight paths reshaped how we move, railroads linked cities and carried people across vast landscapes. Now considered a “slow” mode of transport, train travel is steadily ...

Train travel is having a cultural moment. It’s greener than flying, far more scenic, and this year Europe is expanding its ...

A new company is introducing private railcar journeys on two of the most scenic routes in the American West.

Train services are seeing a renaissance the world over, with fresh routes, new luxury lines and tour operators increasingly ...

This has been a uniquely active year for modern luxury trains. It usually takes years to get a new train on the tracks, and noteworthy launches are few and far between. 2025, however, saw multiple ...

A former coal train in Northern Spain has been transformed into a luxury travel experience, allowing passengers to explore this lesser-known part of the country from a comfortable, private compartment ...