Lists of named passenger trains

In the history of rail transport, dating back to the 19th century, there have been hundreds of named passenger trains. Lists of these have been organised into geographical regions.

Trains with numeric names are spelled out. For example, the 20th Century Limited is listed under "Twentieth Century Limited".

Named trains are sometimes identified through a train headboard, drumhead, lettering on the locomotive or passenger cars,[1] or a combination of these methods.

Africa

Asia

The Eastern & Oriental Express, a named passenger train between Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore.

Oceania

The Indian Pacific, a named passenger train in Australia.

Europe

The Glacier Express, a named passenger train in Switzerland.

America


References

  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2008-05-14. Retrieved 2008-01-21. Houston Railroad Museum, restoration photos of cars lettered for the Texas Special
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