It will take some brilliant thinking, a collection of diamond minds, to ever hope to bring us back to blue skies, nothing but blue skies, all day long. We enjoyed that in our happy days youth, before all the modern progress. Then, it seems, we matured away from the massive amounts of humanity that traveled by train up into the 1950 era. Never since has America or the world had more people on the move, on the train, on their way from coast to coast with no refrain. We see movies of that era, which makes us nostalgic.

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To look at the differences between European countries, the best way to get organized it to group them according to their geographical position or cultural background. In this way we can find Southern Europe, Scandinavia, UK & Ireland, Eastern Europe, Benelux & France and Central Europe.

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The Eurostar is a high speed train service connecting London and Kent in Britain, with Paris and Brussels in Europe. It is the world's most advanced train, whisking you under the sea through the famous Channel Tunnel in luxurious surroundings, taking just 20 minutes at a record speed of 186 mph.

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The luxury trains of India lets the travelers discover Indian heritage, warm hospitality, Indian culture and traditions in royal demeanor. Luxury trains in India were initially meant for only royalties of Indian states and are a much important part of Indian tourism. These trains are meant for the people who want to enjoy the best of luxury while traveling to the royal destinations in India.

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Which direction should you travel by train in? This is personal choice. Travelling west bound the train stops overnight in Ribadesella, whereas trains travelling east it stops in Llanes, a fishing port. To experience a beautiful sequence of changing scenery the train trip from Leon to Santiago is worth considering for your first train experience.

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The Uganda Railway was built in an age of Empire. Built using imported cheap labour from India as well as local workers, the train line was driven through inhospitable country. Many of the labourers died from disease and if they survived that there was always the danger from man eating lions and accidents. The train line was completed in 1892 and helped to open up the interior of the country providing a conduit for the products of a developing economy.

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My first train journey was on the Royal Hungarian Express. This had been chartered for three days by the UK tour operator, Great Railway Journeys, as one of the highlights of a fortnight’s Central European itinerary, which also included city hotel overnights and excursions.

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One new popular way to explore Europe on luxury vacations is by rail. This travel trend is growing in leaps and bounds. With the emergence of the European Train Network, trains are becoming the preferred mode of travel. Often chosen over air travel, trains are a great option for those interested in seeing multiple cities or countries in just one vacation.

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I'm not sure why on scenic train rides you can have a beer, but you can't on a bus. In any case, this is one of the reasons to take a train ride. Another reason is that they go where the roads don't, so you'll see scenery you miss when driving. Trains don't have to stop at traffic lights, and you can get up and walk around. Finally, trains are relaxing for all the reasons above AND the rhythm of the rails.

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Sit back and relax as I take you on a wondrous journey that transcends Russia, one third of the globe, from east to west.. Imagine sitting in a comfortable seat, looking out at the spectacular scenery and cities on your seven day journey.

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You can effectively extend a touring holiday of Europe by several days and perhaps save money. To do it you need a Eurail pass and a little forward planning.

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Around hills and through valleys the train rolled and then climbed a grade that led toward the Mississippi bluffs. The train turned a bend, and there I could see the majestic Mississippi River shimmering in the sunset.

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If life is a journey than, in India at least, it chugs along on two parallel steel lines… the railways. No reference here to the local trains of Mumbai, India’s commercial capital, where citizens spend a substantial portion of their waking hours commuting increasing distances within ever expanding city-limits.

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Today’s photo of the day conjures the magic of train travel. Karen and Brad just returned from a cross-country train trip, leaving from Baltimore and ending up in Glacier National Park, Montana before flying back to California.

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