Train journeys
★★★★½
Bangkok
Enjoy Thailand’s most-photographed train station while you still can
Thailand’s best-loved train station is a classic of South-East Asian railway history, but a huge new one will replace it.
- by John Borthwick
This could be the glorious future of travel in the US
Amtrak’s routes take in a marvellous array of scenery across the nation. Here are some tips to make the most of your trip on a long-distance Amtrak train.
- by Tim Richards
Strap yourself in: 12 of the world’s most thrilling new ways to travel
You don’t need to be in a theme park to have a thrilling ride. Here are 10 new modes of transport that will propel you into discovery, fresh scenery and more adventure.
- by Brian Johnston
The outback town that changed Australia forever
Decisions made a century ago in the Trades Hall in Broken Hill continue to influence our working lives – for the better.
- by Brian Johnston
Thailand’s most unusual train ride is chaotic and surreal
Thailand’s Mae Klong Railway Market is one to watch out for. Quite literally.
- by Julia D'Orazio
Opinion
Opinion
Forget beach resorts – no other holiday is as relaxing as this
If you want to remove yourself from life’s troubles, there’s no better escape than a long-distance journey across outback Australia.
- by Brian Johnston
★★★★½
New Zealand
Views from this train are so spectacular, it doesn’t matter where you sit
On this New Zealand train route the dramatic scenery is matched by engineering masterpieces.
- by Kerry van der Jagt
Why you have to see Australia by train
SPONSORED Australia is a vast, sprawling landscape and the perfect way to see it is by train.
★★★★★
Japan
Do I like this train station? I could happily live in it
Most of Japan’s train stations are great, but if this was like that movie The Terminal, and I was stuck living my entire life here – honestly, I’d be pretty happy.
- by Ben Groundwater
This heritage sleeper train will take you from Melbourne to wine time
It makes sense to have a designated driver while you’re exploring wineries, but on this journey we have a designated train driver.
- by Tim Richards