With countries around the world launching a variety of the latest train routes, high-speed rail packages, and super luxurious railway journeys, 2025 will surely be another exciting year for railway fans.
In the United States, railway fans finally look forward to “Amtrak” to update the route and upgrade some trains, including the “Mobile-New Orleans, Alabama” route, which was restored for the first time in 20 years, and the new high-speed train “Acela” launched on the Northeast Corridor. In other corners of the world, the so-called “Railway Revival” movement is also accelerating, providing tourists with a large number of new options to hop on trains and travel through Europe, the Middle East, and other regions to embark on exciting railway-centered adventures.
The charming railway routes that will be launched next year are also ready to carry passengers through various cultural sites and beautiful scenery, from the verdant British countryside to the snow-capped Alps, which is worth planning the most memorable railway journey. Below, we have compiled 4 new railway routes that will be set off in 2025, so let's wait and see.
British Explorer, Belmond
The launch of the new railway route by luxury hotel group Belmond is definitely one of the most noteworthy events in the train tourism industry, and next year, fans of luxury trains will have the opportunity to witness the debut of the brand new “Britannic Explorer”. This new route through the British countryside is expected to start in July 2025, starting from London to Cornwall, Wales, and Lake District. These three different routes also include multiple stops and activities, such as a private party at the classic Cotswolds bar, a formal dress dinner at the five-star hotel “Le Manoir aux Quat' Saisons” in Oxfordshire, and a panoramic view of St Michael's Mount at the exclusive Cornwall wine tasting.
The new train also represents an unforgettable time. The train has a low-key and exquisite dining car, and the interior design reminds people of the traditional English garden. In addition, the train also has a health spa, VIP lounge area and viewing car. Passengers can relax with a glass of Victorian cocktail, enjoy the amazing scenery outside the window whirling through the unique railway time.
Desert Dream, Saudi Arabia
By the end of 2025, exploring the spectacular desert of Saudi Arabia by luxury train will no longer be just a dream. The brand new “Dream of the Desert” has a total of 41 cars, with a whole route of 800 miles (about 1,287 kilometers), crossing the kingdom's capital Riyadh, and directly to Al Qurayyat on the border of Jordan. During this one-night or two-night package itinerary, travelers are able to immerse themselves in otherworldly scenery, enjoy the rugged mountains along the way, and visit famous attractions such as the King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Royal Natural Reserve. The Saudi Arabian Railway Bureau also cooperated with the Italian group “Arsenale” that manufactures Orient Express to carry out the design of the project. Although the details of the train's interior have not been disclosed yet, we already know that high-end dining and leisure cars will be attached to the train. The Saudi Arabian Railway Bureau also revealed that its carriage design will fully reflect the “Saudi Arabian style and tradition”, which is definitely worth looking forward to.
