World Train Map – 1247 train routes around the world
This article introduces an interactive global railway map featuring 1,247 notable train routes across 120 countries. It provides detailed technical specifications for each line, including distance, speed, and rolling stock information.
Why it matters
It serves as a comprehensive digital atlas for rail enthusiasts and travelers interested in global transportation infrastructure.
An interactive railway map of the world: 1,247 notable train routes across 120 countries. High-speed, classic, night, scenic, heritage and luxury lines, with the facts behind every one.
From the Glacier Express, the Bernina Express and the Trans-Siberian to the Shinkansen, the Eurostar and the California Zephyr: every route is drawn on a fullscreen world map with its distance, fastest journey time, top speed, operator, rolling stock and the year the line opened. Free, no signup. The interactive map needs JavaScript; the index below reaches the same atlas as static pages.
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