A warning chime sounds, the doors whoosh shut, and the train begins to glide into the landscape. It’s a moment of gentle exhilaration that rail riders around the globe have been missing for more than ...

There's nothing quite like taking in the scenery on a long, relaxing train journey. The more stunning the landscape, the better the trip. On certain routes, even an everyday commute can be a treat.

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For many rail travelers, it’s not the destination that matters, it’s the track. And that has helped make a hit of the British television series, Chris Tarrant: Extreme Railway Journeys, which airs on ...