Great Rail Journeys

In these days of immediacy, where jet travel is king and the car our own private cocoon, rail travel is often overlooked or seen as the domain of the commuter. In certain parts of the world however, taking the train enables you to experience a country from a whole new angle.

Whether it’s marvelling at the unrivalled efficiency of Japan’s bullet train network, indulging in the opulence of a journey on Rajasthan’s Palace on Wheels, or sharing a white-knuckle ride with some Ecuadorians around the switchback hairpins of the Devil’s Nose, travelling by train will certainly enhance your appreciation of the indigenous culture.

We encourage all our specialists to vary their approaches to travelling whilst on research trips, and so we hope their experiences in our selection of great rail journeys will heighten your thirst for new adventures.