Arlberg Railway, Austria

The Arlberg Railway (German: Arlbergbahn), which connects the Austrian cities Innsbruck and Bludenz, is Austria's only east-west mountain railway. It is one of the highest standard gauge railways in Europe.

Ligne de Cerdagne, France

Considered to be one of the top railway journeys in Europe is the Ligne de Cerdagne (or Train Jaune or Yellow Train) from Villefranche-de-Conflent-Vernet-les-Bains-Fuilla to Latour-de-Carol-Enveitg, a 63 kilometer trip in the Pyrenees.

Rovos Rail, Southern Africa

On the African continent the premier railway is Rovos Rail. Based out of Pretoria, they have a varied selection of tours throughout South Africa, Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Namibia, Swaziland, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe.

Balcony Car

Dining Car

Lounge Car

Pullman Deluxe

Click to view the various Rovos Rail tours.

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Another well known luxury train travel in southern Africa is The Blue Train.

Club Car

Restaurant Car

Luxury Suite

Route Map