Trains Mytiques

Discover the greatest legendary trains in history and the modern world. From the vastness of Siberia to the heart of the Swiss Alps, from the luxury of the Orient Express

10 LEGENDARY TRAINS

• The Trans-Siberian: the world's longest railway journey (9,289 km, 8 time zones)
• The Orient Express: Paris to Istanbul, the most romantic train in history since 1883
• The Trans Europ Express: the luxury network that inspired Kraftwerk
• The Indian Pacific: Sydney to Perth, with 478 km of straight track, a world record
• The Glacier Express: Zermatt to St. Moritz, 91 tunnels and 291 bridges in the Alps
• The Rovos Rail: the world's most luxurious train across southern Africa
• The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway: UNESCO World Heritage site since 1881
• The California Zephyr: Chicago to San Francisco, the train of scenic delights
• The Shinkansen: Tokyo to Osaka in 2h15, 320 km/h, zero fatalities in 60 years
• El Chepe: Mexico's Copper Canyon railway, crossing gorges deeper than the Grand Canyon

FEATURES

• Detailed profile for each train: description, technical facts, history, anecdote
• Official photo from Wikimedia Commons for each train
• Interactive Leaflet map with the route of each line
• 10-question quiz to test your railway knowledge
• Filter by continent: Europe, Asia, Americas, Africa, Oceania
• Fully bilingual app: French and English