Alex O'Brien
International Travel

10 views you can only experience from a train

There are quicker and cheaper ways to get around, but in terms of experience the beautiful surrounds there’s no better way to travel than by train.

And as you can see from the gallery above, the view can be spectacular.

We’re going to take a look at 10 of the most spectacular views in the world that you can only truly experience while sitting in a train carriage.

To see all the views, scroll through the gallery above.

1. Glacier Express

2. South Devon Railway

3. Lumberjack Train

4. Trans-Siberian Express

5. Nilgiri Mountain Railway

6. Eastern & Oriental Express

7. The Ghan

8. Rocky Mountaineer

9. California Zephyr

10. Scenic Railway

Have you ever travelled a big distance by train? How did you find the experience? And do you have any stories you’re taking home from the road? Share your thoughts in the comments.

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travel, train, Railway, scenery, views