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To most people, trains simply take them from one destination to another.
But, there are some journeys that are particularly exceptional – whether it’s because of the views along the way, or the unique appearance of the train.
Lonely Planet’s new book, Epic Train Trips of the World, available to buy from Amazon, explores some of the greatest railway experiences around the globe.
Reflecting on 200 amazing rail routes, the publication covers a range of journeys from every day trips to the more luxurious.
From a trip in India on a Heritage Toy Train, to a journey though the trees from Jasper to Prince Rupert in Canada.
Closer to home, there’s a rail route over the Ribblehead Viaduct that overlooks the Yorkshire Dales.
The new book features all the details that train enthusiasts might need to hop on board one of the amazing journeys themselves.
Scroll on to see beautiful pictures of some of the most spectacular train journeys around the world…
From luxury services such as southeast Asia’s Eastern and Oriental Express to the scenic Rocky Mountaineer line in Canada; thrilling high-speed escapes in Japan to Switzerland’s iconic Glacier Express, Epic Train Trips of the World offers an unforgettable window into railway travel with page after page of inspiring green getaways to feed your wanderlust.
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Maharajas’ Express, photographed at Varanasi station in Indiais one of the country’s more luxurious travel options and live bands play music for departing passengers
A Via Rail train crossing a bridge between Jasper and Prince Rupert in Canada on its two-day trip that takes passengers through the beautiful landscapes of the British Columbia
Described as ‘Australia’s most iconic train journey’ by Lonely Planet’s new book, the Ghan travels from Adelaide to Darwin. A memorial to the builders of the Ghan railway is pictured
Eastern Express: Travelling through the ice-cold snowy Kars in Turkey during the winter months promises serene views
A train travelling along the Darjeeling Himalayan railway in Ghoom, where passengers can enjoy stunning views whilst peeking through the clouds
Office buildings and the surrounding downtown district peeking over Denver’s Union Station in Colorado, America
A train crossing the Ribblehead viaduct, described as one of ‘Britain’s greatest railway architecture’ in the book, overlooking the rolling hills of the Yorkshire Dales
The Bernina Express, which runs for 54 miles and connects Switzerland and Italy, offering panoramic views for travellers to enjoy along the way
A train riding over a bridge with a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Douro Vineyard Valley, overlooking it, in Pocinho, Portugal
The Tazara train climbing the Great Rift Valley escarpment, in Zambia – a journey on which passengers can take in the views of the East African countryside
The historic Old Patagonia Express operates in Argentina and lets out a billowing trail of smoke as it travels. It became famous after travel writer Paul Theroux wrote about the steam train in 1979
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