A spectacular railway is just the beginning of this extraordinary region

A spectacular railway is just the beginning of this extraordinary region

While undeniably spectacular,Flam’s famously steep railway is just one of western Norway’s many drawcards.

  • byRob McFarland

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Eurostar’s version of premium economy is almost as good as business

Standard Premier offers the same seat and most of the trappings of Business Premier at a lower price.

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Stunning scenery and excellent food:This train journey is hard to beat
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Stunning scenery and excellent food:This train journey is hard to beat

This route is one of the backbone links of Europe and could be a star in your itinerary.

  • byFlip Byrnes
Leaky roofs and a man selling fish:All aboard Italy’s worst railway

Leaky roofs and a man selling fish:All aboard Italy’s worst railway

Leaky ceilings,hitchhiking pigeons and an escaped octopus – Italy’s terrible train line to Pompeii has achieved cult status.

  • byNick Squires
New class of luxury unveiled on board iconic Australian trains

New class of luxury unveiled on board iconic Australian trains

A new class of rail travel offers more room and art-deco distinction.

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

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

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