Armchair adventures: Ride the rails

Why Chris Moss loves sleeper trains, around India in 80 trains and readers' favourite rail journeys.

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	Ride the rails
	Discover the joys of slow travel, from sleeper trains to the spectacular scenery out the window, as we explore by rail this week. From historic British heritage steam trains to epic journeys across the UK, Europe and beyond, travelling by train means you can simply relax and enjoy the ride.

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Because the night Why I love a sleeper train Chris Moss celebrates the romance and excitement of overnight train travel whether you wake up in the Highlands or Marrakech. Read more

Interrailing at 50 Reliving our backpacking days in style Two friends relive their youth and find some of the greatest moments are the journey itself as they savour the food and the views from Amsterdam to Copenhagen. Read more

Grand tour of Scotland by rail Flexible departures until 2023 Starting with an overnight journey on the Caledonian Sleeper, this amazing adventure includes a tour of Skye, a trip into the Highlands and much more. View details

My journey around India in 80 trains Rail adventures On an epic journey taking in many highlights such as the Golden Temple and Taj Mahal, writer Monisha Rajesh sees all of Indian life played out on the country's railways. Read more

10 of the best scenic rail journeys in Europe Readers' travel trips Readers recommend their favourite rail journeys throughout Europe including dramatic coastlines and amazing sights. Read more

Historic railways of the Isle of Man Depart from August 2021 Discover the heritage railways of this unique island enjoying spectacular scenery and visiting historic sights as you explore by train. View details

10 classic UK trips by public transport From the archives Back in 2019 Kevin Rushby plotted exciting, car-free itineraries using trains, buses and ferries to visit some of the UK's most spectacular sights. Read more

Explore our holidays Departures until 2023 Plan your next adventure with our choice of holidays by rail across the UK and beyond or choose a small group adventure, tour or self guided trip. View details

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