These grand old stations have been reborn as destinations, blending the romance of rail's golden age with modern comfort and style.
Italy's sleeper from Milan to Sicily ends with a rare rail-ferry crossing that's threatened by a new mega bridge.
Two hundred years after the first passenger train rolled down the tracks, these iconic rail journeys still inspire awe and wonder.
Two hundred years ago, Shildon in north-east England changed the way we travel forever – and its legacy shaped rail networks around the globe.
To celebrate 200 years of the modern railway, rail enthusiast Paul Carter climbs aboard the trains of Niigata to discover its rich sake culture.
Two decades after Hurricane Katrina halted rail service, Amtrak's new Mardi Gras Service links Mobile and New Orleans, offering travellers coastal views and stories of resilience.
Mr Henderson's Railway takes passengers on a scenic journey from the Bay of Gibraltar through the stunning Andalusian countryside – and Spain's brigand past.
Abandoned for decades after war, fire and disaster, Spain's Canfranc station has reopened as a luxury hotel – with plans to restore the long-lost international train route.
The country's only remaining narrow-gauge railway line plays host to heritage trains, offering travellers a chance to travel through the stunning Vouga Valley in a period locomotive.
