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 ...

A passenger aboard Belmond's Royal Scotsman luxury train. Belmond has operated luxury train trips for 43 years, a journey that began with an inaugural launch connecting London and Venice and newer ...

Experience an unforgettable journey across Europe on 12 trains, traveling from Venice to London in luxurious accommodations.

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 ...

6 new sleeper train routes coming in 2026 - Roll across Spain, chug between European capitals or travel the Silk Road on ...

Luxury train travel between Colorado's Front Range and Utah's Salt Lake Valley will have a new elevated rail-riding experience starting April 2026. The train trip known as "Rockies to the Red Rocks" ...

Train services are seeing a renaissance the world over, with fresh routes, new luxury lines and tour operators increasingly focusing on rail journeys. Here’s the latest for travellers looking to ride ...

Watching how the ultra-wealthy travel offers a clear window into what they value right now. The choices they make reflect how ...

The Heritage of India itinerary, offered by the Maharajas Express, is widely considered the pinnacle of luxury train travel ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Emese Maczko is a travel writer covering sustainable travel. 86% of ultra-luxury travelers define a vacation as a way to ...

Belmond has operated luxury train trips for 43 years, a journey that began with an inaugural launch connecting London and Venice and newer trips that cruise past castles and whisky distilleries in the ...