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With all these world records, it's
no wonder the Tibet Railway has
become one of Asia's most popular
train journeys, attracting thousands
of visitors to Tibet each year. The
overnight train takes approximately
32 hours to make the journey of
almost 3,000 kilometres and travels
through spectacular scenery.
PALACE ON WHEELS – INDIA
India's Palace on Wheels is a hotel
train that harks back to the colonial
days of the Raj. On board, the
carriages have been authentically
restored with comfortable sleeping
suites. Complete with Rajastani
liveried attendants, and pulled
by a steam locomotive, it runs
between Delhi and Jodhpur, and
is sure to be a memorable journey.
SHATABDI EXPRESS – INDIA
The Shatabdi Express is the fastest
and most efficient way to travel by
rail throughout India. This authentic
local rail experience is the pride of
its operator and is the favoured
mode of travel of India's business
professionals. It's a day-time only
service that transports passengers
between major Indian cities, such
as Delhi and Agra, in air-conditioned
comfort, and includes drinks, meals
and snacks relevant to the time
of the journey.
DARJEELING HIMALAYAN
RAILWAY – INDIA
The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
is a narrow gauge railway that was
designed to take British colonial
exiles from the heat of the Bengal
plains to the cool, blissful heart of
tea plantation country. The line is
only around 80 kilometres long, but
it ascends to almost 7,000 feet into
the mountains. Construction began
on this historic and challenging line
in 1879 and was completed two
years later. These days, restored
vintage steam locomotives, similar
to the originals, pull the carriages.
1. Bullet Trains speed across the Japanese countryside
2. Be warmly welcomed aboard India's Palace on Wheels
3. Opulent carriage interiors on the Palace on Wheels
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