Travelling between Bangkok and Singapore by rail is currently a disjointed and complicated adventure. But with plans in place to improve both the network and infrastructure, it might soon become one of Southeast Asia’s great journeys again. Bangkok and Singapore are two of Southeast Asia’s true megacities, with millions of tourists visiting them each year….
Thirty three hours, seventeen hundred kilometres, two cities and one country; however you measure it, the Reunification Express is vast. Connecting Hanoi with Ho Chi Minh City (or Saigon if you prefer), this route is indelibly linked to the history of Vietnam and the changes it has witnessed over the past seventy years. After the…
Despite its wealth and modern infrastructure, Brunei remains one of the few countries in Southeast Asia without a passenger railway. But why has the nation stayed off track? Brunei has no trains of any definition, whether you include passenger railway, metro lines or no light rail. For a wealthy, modern nation in the heart of…
The railways of Vietnam have come to symbolise a united and connected country, with a safe and comfortable network forming the backbone of its transport network. With the majority of the main sights served by trains, it’s the ideal way to explore this magical country. The railway network is an integral part of life in…
Timor-Leste is a stunning Southeast Asian destination that bypassed rail development, leaving only abandoned proposals in its wake. If your perfect holiday includes at least some time riding the rails, Timor-Leste might derail your plans. You won’t find a single track here. This Southeast Asian nation, also known as East Timor, or sometimes just Timor…
After years of neglect, the railways in Cambodia are receiving some much needed investment, and now offer travellers a couple of handy daily services to and from Phnom Penh The fortunes of the railway network in Cambodia have closely matched those of the country as a whole. Long neglected and ravaged by the effects of…
We select our favourite five train journeys in Southeast Asia, including overnight sleepers, jungle excursions and even a bamboo train. Choosing only five train journeys in Southeast Asia isn’t easy. This part of the world has no shortage of gorgeous views and stunning scenery, and the railways crisscross the landscape to give the perfect ground-level…
With other modes of transport available, some quicker and some cheaper, you might be wondering if you should travel by train? Despite these other options available, travelling by train continues to enjoy a resurgence, with more and more travellers slowing down and enjoying the journey. In a world where everyone and everything seems to be…
Train travel in Southeast Asia is one of travel’s great adventures and, with these tips and tricks, we’ll help you make the most of your journey and get you off to the best possible start Southeast Asia is home to some of the most picturesque railway lines in the world and, for the most part,…