Train Reviews Glacier Express Reviews & Ratings: Is It the Right Train for You? Famous as the "slowest express train in the world," the Glacier Express is an 8-hour panoramic journey through the heart of the Swiss Alps, connecting the ultra-luxurious ski resorts of Zermatt and St. Moritz. Traveling across 291 bridges, through 91 tunnels, [...]

Train Reviews American Pioneer 220 & Brightline (USA) Reviews & Ratings Passenger rail in the United States is undergoing a massive renaissance, and Brightline is leading the charge. As the only private provider of modern intercity passenger rail in America, Brightline has completely transformed travel in Florida (connecting Miami, Orlando, and points between) with a [...]

Train Reviews AGV Italo & Frecciarossa Reviews: Which Italian Train is Right for You? Italy boasts one of the most competitive and advanced high-speed rail networks in Europe. The unique aspect of traveling through Italy in 2026 is the fierce competition between two operators running on the same high-speed tracks: the state-owned Frecciarossa (operated by [...]

Train Reviews Shinkansen (Japan) Reviews & Ratings: Is It the Right Train for You? Japan’s Shinkansen (Bullet Train) network is an engineering marvel and the global gold standard for high-speed rail. Operated by the various regional JR companies (JR East, JR Central, etc.), it connects almost the entirety of the Japanese archipelago with mind-boggling punctuality, [...]

Train Reviews Australian Regional & Commuter Rail Reviews: Is It the Right Option for You? While Australia is famous for its massive luxury sleeper trains, the vast majority of local rail travel happens on government-owned regional and commuter networks. From connecting the east coast capital cities to serving deep rural communities, these networks are the [...]

Train Reviews The Overland Reviews & Ratings: Is It the Right Train for You? Operating for over 135 years, The Overland is an Australian rail institution. Also managed by Journey Beyond Rail, this service is vastly different from their luxury sleeper trains. The Overland is a dedicated daylight transit service connecting Melbourne (Southern Cross Station) [...]

Train Reviews Great Southern Reviews & Ratings: Is It the Right Train for You? Introduced in 2019, the Great Southern is the newest addition to the Journey Beyond Rail family. Unlike The Ghan or the Indian Pacific, which traverse the harsh, dry outback, the Great Southern is a seasonal summer journey that hugs the rugged, [...]

Train Reviews Indian Pacific Reviews & Ratings: Is It the Right Train for You The Indian Pacific is a true transcontinental titan. Taking its name from the two oceans it connects, this legendary train travels from the sparkling waters of the Pacific Ocean in Sydney to the Indian Ocean in Perth (via Adelaide). Covering 4,352 [...]

Train Reviews The Ghan Reviews & Ratings: Is It the Right Train for You? Operated by Journey Beyond Rail, The Ghan is not just a train; it is a moving luxury hotel and an iconic Australian adventure. Traveling straight through the fiery Red Centre of Australia between Adelaide and Darwin, this legendary transcontinental journey spans [...]