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Lonely Planet Amazing Train Journeys: The Ultimate Guide to 60 Remarkable Rail Experiences with Stunning Photography, Route Maps & Expert Insights

by Lonely Planet

A visual guide to 60 rail journeys

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A visual guide to 60 rail journeys

Lonely Planet brings together 60 train itineraries, spanning classic long-distance routes, lesser-known journeys and trips associated with UNESCO World Heritage status. Each entry is supported by an illustrated route map, photographs and an infographic highlighting key stops and moments, making the book as much a route-by-route survey as a source of travel inspiration. This revised second edition adds ten new rail experiences. Its subject is travel by train not only as transport, but as a way to encounter the places and people along the route; the publisher also frames the journeys as an opportunity for sustainable travel.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Travelers interested in exploring destinations by rail
  • Train enthusiasts seeking an illustrated survey of routes around the world
  • Those looking for inspiration for a rail-based trip

Themes

Rail travelTravel and placeSustainable travelCultural and natural heritage

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Book overview

"These trains are so much more than a way to get from A to B" - Australian Traveller

The definitive guide to the world's most remarkable train journeys presenting 60 memorable travel experiences by rail.

Each of the featured itineraries provides an illustrated route map, breathtaking images, and a handy infographic showing key stops and moments. This is the ultimate book of train travel inspiration for anyone wishing to embark on a sustainable expedition and delight in the people and places encountered along the way.

Inside Amazing Train Journeys:

  • Fully revised and updated 2nd edition featuring60 of the best train journeys on the planet from classic long-haul trips, to little-known gems, and those which have achieved Unesco World Heritage status
  • 10 incredible NEW adventures by rail including: Ferrocarril de S
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