What is the famous Blue Train?


What is the famous Blue Train? The Blue Train travels an approximately 1,600-kilometre (990 mi) journey in South Africa between Pretoria and Cape Town. It is one of the most luxurious train journeys in the world.


Why the Blue Train is famous?

The Blue Train travels an approximately 1,600-kilometre (990 mi) journey in South Africa between Pretoria and Cape Town. It is one of the most luxurious train journeys in the world.


Why is Blue Train cancelled?

The Blue Train: Africa's Orient Express cancelled after derailments and arson. One of the world's most luxurious travel experiences and the jewel of South Africa's tourism industry has been taken out of service after a string of calamities including derailments and an arson attack.


Do luxury trains still exist?

While trains are primarily used today in the U.S. as a means of commuting to and from work, luxury train travel experiences are still in motion on trains like America's Trains Southern Comfort line, featuring lavish sleeping cars, and the Napa Valley Wine Train offering food-and-wine day experiences.


What countries have Blue Train?

This article is an introduction to the countries and cities that are visited by the luxury Blue Train - Botswana, Namibiam South Africa, Zimbabwe and Tanzania.
  • History of the Blue Train in Africa.
  • Blue Train Countries and Cities to explore.
  • Contact for Booking Blue Train Trips.


Is the Blue Train a luxury train?

The Blue Train has been synonymous with luxury and hospitality since 1946, travelling through some of the most diverse and spectacular scenery offered by the African sub-continent. Guests can expect personal and attentive service, a dedicated butler, comfortable accommodation, excellent fine-dining and exquisite wines.


What is the most famous train in the world?

THE VENICE SIMPLON-ORIENT-EXPRESS Probably the most famous train in the world, and one of the best train journeys in Europe, the legendary Orient Express has now been reimagined by Belmond to emulate the Golden Age of travel.