Orient express

The world’s most famous train is 100 years old. Is it still fabulous?

In last week’s edit, we suggested reading the classic novel Murder on the Orient Express. Well, why not ride the modern day version yourself? First, a little history… In the late 1800s, Georges Nagelmackers, a European railway entrepreneur with deep pockets, was traveling in the U.S. when he rode in one of Pullman’s groundbreaking sleeper cars. Nagelmackers became determined to bring a similar overnight train travel experience to Europe. After many fits and starts, in 1883 he was able to…

Touring Europe by rail on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is an unforgettable experience. Here are a few of the reasons why.

“The interior of the Orient Express. This long-distance passenger train service was created in 1883.”

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From Murder on the Orient Express to the celebrities who frequent it the most, three experts reveal everything you need to know about the most famous railway journey in the world.

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The Orient Express just got a little more luxurious, with new suites designed by Wimberly Interiors to reflect the splendour of its famous destinations.