Train journeys

The station resembles the illustrations you used to see depicting cities of the future.

★★★★½
Germany

This modern railway hub is a European architectural marvel

Germany’s Berlin Hauptbahnhof is an ultra-modern station, well-equipped with food and services within a sleek multi-level structure.

Tim Richards

Tracking through Ruby Canyon, alongside the Colorado River.

America’s own spectacular luxury train journey now covers almost 1000km

The US version of the famous Rocky Mountaineer now gives passengers one more day to enjoy the sights.

Steve Madgwick

Weekend getaways

Beat the petrol price: 10 of the best places to visit by train from Sydney

With fuel prices spiralling on the back of war, it’s so much cheaper to share wheels – especially if they’re gliding along train tracks.

Sue Williams

Australia

Make the most of free trains: 10 of the best trips to take from Melbourne

In an era of soaring petrol prices and free rail travel, nothing beats taking the train.

Tim Richards

The altitude of the Andes can affect everyone differently.

Peru

My fellow train passenger collapsed in front of me. I couldn’t stop laughing

The world’s second-highest train journey takes passengers up where the air is thin. It affects everyone differently, but my reaction is somewhat unusual – and mortifying.

Sue Williams

Inside one of the new passenger suites aboard Journey Beyond’s fleet of long-distance trains.

Luxury holidays

Australia’s famous cross-country trains enter a new era of luxury

Inside the new suites on Australia’s long-distance trains, passengers will experience luxury not seen since the days of special carriages reserved for royalty.

Anthony Dennis

Inside one of the shared couchette compartments

★★★★
Amsterdam

An overnight train between two great European cities saves on a hotel (and flight)

Both a flashback to a glamorous past and a fresh new approach to rail travel, the European Sleeper is a welcome alternative to flying.

Tim Richards

Historic St Pancras, saved from demolition.

★★★★
Britain

Britain’s most beautiful train station is an impressive survivor

This busy gateway to Europe is housed within a beautiful building from the golden age of rail travel.

Tim Richards

Crossing Boambee Creek, near Coffs Harbour.

Adelaide

Epic 2885-km Australian train journey is both luxurious and laid-back

There are people who like train travel and people who love train travel. I’m one of the latter, especially when the train is as beautifully appointed as this.