Sitting on the train during your trip, moving back and forth in the beautiful scenery, let the time flying and just enjoy the beautiful scenery jumping into our sight. Slowly, and more slowly, please let me keep all the good in my heart. Let’s have an overview on the ten unforgettable rail rides in the world.
Canada Railway Vancouver to Calgary
Initial "rocky mountain climber, train" from Vancouver to Calgary followed the route of 1885 Pacific Railway Limited. The tourists can enjoy the scenery of wilderness, black lava and cliffs, grand canyon, glacial lake, rivers, or even bighorn and black bears along the trip. The best viewing position of this railway is the first class carriages on the upper deck.
West Highland Line in English
West Highland Line connects the Mallaig on the west coast of Scotland and Glasgow in Scotland. West highland line is surrounded by the lakes, canyons, wetland and castles. Arriving at the coast of Mallaig, tourists can see the natural landscape of beautiful islands. The best traveling of this line is at spring, the gorse and azalea are blossoming along the whole journey.
Canada railway vancouver to calgary
West highland line in England
Douro Railway Line in Portugal
Trekking through the Douro valley, during the 90 minutes’ journey, people can see the famous Grosslage and fascinating village landscape in the riverside of Douro, the grapevine creeping along the walls and winding around the olive trees. At the Pignans station, the harvest of grape and the scenery of Douro river are reflected on blue and white glazed bricks which is used to decorated the station.
Qinghai–Tibet Railway in China
Running through the prairies and across mountains, Qinghai–Tibet railway helps many people achieve the dream of traveling to Tibet. The famous song Tianlu (Road to Heaven) sung by the famous folk singer Han Hong is for praising the railway.
Qinghai–Tibet railway is the one railways of the highest altitude. Lush Kunlun Mountain and vast prairie make the people shocking and desirable and these feelings will accompany you in the whole journey.
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway in India
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is also called “toy train”, the whole journey is about 8 hours running between New Jalpaiguri at the foot of the Himalayas in the east and Darjeeling. The tourist can see the natural scenery of majestic mountain peaks, dense jungle, green valley, maple forest, pear trees and cherry trees. The famous Darjeeling has appeared in Bollywood films for many times, but the one-way ticket is only 1＄.
Ghan Railway in Australia
This rail line runs through Europe from north to south, passing through bushes and pasture near Adelaide, desert shrubs and eucalyptus trees in Clare Valley, tropical areas in the north of Australia, finally reaching the city Darwin in the northern territory of Australia. Ghan is the nickname of the rail line, abbreviation of Afghanistan express. This rail line has been used for transporting Afghanistan camels in 19 century.
Tourist can choose Platinum level carriage if economic conditions permitted, Platinum carriage is equipped with individual rooms and private bathrooms, in addition, the single-way sleeper seat is 1812 ＄. However, the price of a Golden seat is one third of that of a Platinum seat.
Darjeeling himalayan railway in India
Ghan railway in Australia
The Bernina Railway
The Bernina railway is a single-track narrow gauge railway line on high mountain, it connects the spa resort of St. Moritz in Switzerland and Tirano in Italy. Different from other railway,bernina railway is without rail track, rail gear and tight wire. Tourists can enjoy 2 hour’s convertible journey and take pictures of surrounding scenery without window blocking. This railway line is very popular, and the tourist need to book the ticket ahead of time.
Semmering Railway in Austria
This rail line starts at Gloggnitz and comes across Semmering pass to Mürzzuschlag, which was the first mountain railway in Europe built with a standard gauge track. It is finished in 1854, passing through 16 viaducts and 14 the tunnel. This railway is built before the invention of TNT explosives and tunnel drilling rig, the tunnel is pure manual digging by the workers, it symbolizes the engineering works in the early stage of railway construction. This line also appeared on a wide collection of COINS and MEDALS, including 25 Euro COIN in memory of 150 anniversary of the construction of Semmering Railway.
The Bernina railway
Semmering railway in Austria
Chihuahua-Pacific railway line in Mexico
The most modern and comfortable train is running in this railway line.This railway line of 13 hours connecting the arid inland area in northern Mexico and pacific. Passing through the steep canyon, waterfall, desert plain, the stunning scenery of Tara Humala of Sierra will caught into your eyes.
Bergen Railway in Norway
The Bergen Railway between Oslo and Bergen, is one of the most scenic train rides, it overlooks the most primitive ice fjord in Norway. The 7 hour’s journey brings you to across one of the highest mountain Plateaus in Europe and takes you through the biggest wilderness reserve in Europe. Bergen railway is a comfortable and easy to travel and it takes you to enjoy the country’s nature attractions. Single-way ticket is 131 ＄.
