One train journey takes a staggering 167 hours to complete, with the railway spanning eight time zones to make it the longest ...

The longest direct train journey in the world covers 5,771 miles and takes almost a week to complete, with passengers travelling through eight time zones ...

The 1930s Pullman-style Northern Belle - once part of the iconic Orient Express group - is set to return to Glasgow and Edinburgh to take people along the stunning West Highland Line.

From the world’s first locomotive journey in 1804 to Japan’s record-breaking Maglev, here’s a quick railway trivia quiz to test your knowledge.

A single bridge in central Russia connects the two halves of the country’s railway network—making an attractive target for a ...

A journey through Mongolia on a Soviet-era train feels like a step through a time portal.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Late this year, Saudi Arabia will debut Dream of the Desert, its first-ever luxury sleeper train. Designed to make the journey ...

Dating back to the 13th century, the Palio is steeped in tradition. Taking place twice a year in the historic medieval city of Siena, the bareback horse race sees 10 of the 17 distinct neighborhoods ...

Transporting guests to a golden age of travel, a luxury train operator is rolling out the red carpet with a brand-new 1930's-era private dining and events carriage. The new addition, dubbed "Celia," ...

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