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Fujikawaguchiko, Japan
Fuji Electric Railway
This Railway shares a surprising partnership with a railway across the world -- in Switzerland.
On The Rails
Turin, Italy
Historic Line 7
This "moving museum" offers tours of the ancient city of Turin by historic tram car.
Berlin, Germany
Alexanderplatz Station
The meeting point for the crucial peaceful demonstration for political reforms against the government of the German Democratic Republic (GDR) that eventually led to tearing down the Berlin Wall.
Chamonix, France
Montenvers Railway
When peering through a Montenvers railcar’s window the Mer de Glace below is like a flood frozen in time, this Sea of Ice is France's largest glacier.
Kecskemét, Hungary
Kecskemét Railway Station
Located equidistant from two larger cities, Budapest (in the northwest) and Szeged (in the southeast), allowing for an easy commute in either direction.
Washington DC, United States
Union Station
The 96-foot high Main Hall coffered ceiling is an example of an interior indebted to Burnham’s signature neoclassical design as its gold leaf trim reflects the natural light entering from the large Diocletian windows.
Genoa, Italy
Genova–Casella Railway
Climbing from sea to summit and back, the Genova-Casella Railway connects the port city of Genoa with the mountain village of Casella.
Whitby, England
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway first opened in 1836 as a horse-drawn carriage rail line.
Gifu Prefecture, Japan
Yōrō Railway
Opened in 1913, the Yōrō Railway travels through Japan's landlocked Gifu Prefecture.
Ryde, Isle of Wight
Ryde Pier Head Railway Station
This railroad pier transports visitors traveling by sea to the town of Ryde on the Isle of Wight.
North Platte, Nebraska, United States
Bailey Yard
Bailey Yard is the largest railroad classification yard in the world.
Powys, Wales
Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
Now a heritage rail, the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway was created to connect the remote Welsh countryside with the market city of Welshpool.
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Suburban Station
Opened in 1930, Suburban Station is an underground station built to replace the above ground Broad Street Station.
Sare, France
Petit train de la Rhune
To Basque peoples, la Rhune is the “good pasture” upon which their cultural artifacts are preserved, and out the window of the petit train, you can awe at them all.
Budapest, Hungary
Budapest Cogwheel Railway
One of the oldest tram lines in Budapest that can take you up slopes higher than the Eiffel Tower.
Budapest, Hungary
Keleti Railway Station
Keleti Railway Station is the busiest transportation hub in Hungary serving 410 trains every day.
Pinhão, Portugal
Douro Line
The Douro Line runs through the Douro River Valley, a region renowned for producing Port wine for over 2,000 years.
Ella, Sri Lanka
Kital Ella Railway Station
The Kital Ella Railway Station offers daily transportation and sits at 1,091 meters above sea level. It is the final before riders ascend to Ella Rock where historic landmarks and enticing environments are found.
Prague, Czech Republic
Petřiny Station
Built to extend Line A, the Petřiny Station is the largest underground tunnel on the Prague Metro.
Cusco, Peru
PeruRail Titicaca Train
The Titicaca Train is an elegant means of travel between the ancient Incan capital of Cusco to the city of Puno - located on the shores of Lake Titicaca - via a luxurious 1920s-style train car.
Graubunden, Switzerland
Rhaetian Railway
Established in 1888, the Rhaetian Railway is the largest private railway network in Switzerland and was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008.
Derbyshire, United Kingdom
East Midlands Trains
Established in 2007, East Midlands Trains (EMT) provided train services to the East Midlands area of England for twelve years and are now known as East Midlands Railway.
Kanchanaburi City, Thailand
Kanchanaburi Station
This Thailand railway station is within walking distance to the infamous Bridge on the River Kwai.
Green Lake, Wisconsin, USA
Chapel Car “Grace”
Fully furnished with pews and an altar, this train car served as a traveling chapel throughout the American West.
Paris, France
Gentilly Station
One of 257 stations on the Réseau Express Régional rail, the Gentilly Station is located in one of three small departments that surround Paris, known as Petite Couronne.
Murren, Switzerland
Lauterbrunnen-Murren Mountain Railway
Built in 1891, this railway is a hybrid cable car and rail line that serves the resort village of Mürren, Switzerland.
Newark, New Jersey, USA
AirTrain
While this monorail has only been in operation for 24 years, it serves America's oldest airfield, the Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, USA
Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
This scenic railway in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania is referred to by locals as their own personal Polar Express.
Harlem, New York, USA
Metro-North
This relied-upon commuter rail transports passengers between New York City and the northern suburbs in New York and Connecticut.
The Hague, Netherlands
Madurodam
This miniature park features buildings and structures built at a scale of 1:25 to create a realistic view of the Netherlands.
Frankfurt, Germany
Westend Underground Station
This subway station in Frankfurt, Germany functioned as a replacement for horse-drawn trams that once ran on the streets above it.
Dublin, Ireland
Iarnrod Eireann
Consisting of 547 train carriages, this railway serves 48 million people each year.
Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North Yorkshire, UK
Saltburn Cliff Tramway
This small lift operates with two 12-person cars that run on parallel railway tracks, and operate using an unusual system of water and pumps.
Taipei, Taiwan
Banqiao Station
Clean and orderly interiors dominate the high-speed rail system that united Taiwan in the early 21st century.
Wengen, Switzerland
Wengernalp Railway
Connecting villages along the Bernese Alps, the Wengernalp Railway is the longest cog railway in the world.