Transportation · Reference dataset
Famous Trains
Notable trains, their countries, types, and descriptive notes.
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| ID | Name | Country | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | Trans-Siberian | Russia | Scenic | Worlds longest railway line |
| 44 | California Zephyr | United States | Scenic | Chicago to San Francisco route |
| 45 | Coast Starlight | United States | Scenic | West coast Amtrak route |
| 46 | Empire Builder | United States | Scenic | Chicago to Pacific Northwest route |
| 47 | Jacobite | United Kingdom | Scenic | West Highland steam service |
| 48 | Flam Railway | Norway | Scenic | Steep scenic Norwegian line |
| 49 | Darjeeling Himalayan Railway | India | Scenic | UNESCO mountain railway |
| 50 | Settle-Carlisle | United Kingdom | Scenic | Scenic English mainline |
| 51 | West Highland Line | United Kingdom | Scenic | Scenic Scottish railway |
| 52 | Semmering Railway | Austria | Scenic | Historic UNESCO Alpine railway |
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Last checked against sources: October 16, 2026.
Last changed: July 20, 2026. This is when we last changed the data or its description. It doesn’t mean the data runs up to that date.
- Wikipedia: Named passenger train (used with permission)
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