Monisha Rajeshová

A compendium of new writing telling of little known journeys and uncovered histories of railway routes around the world - from the UK, Europe and Africa to North America, the Middle East and Asia. This collection will appeal to general readers around travel, history and railways, as well as readers of post-colonial writings, geo-political explorations or global family histories.From the Burmese highlands to the British Pennines, from the history of a precipitous coastal stretch of Indian railroad to a cross-continent odyssey on African railways, this is a new way of exploring the world and its history, by train.The Untold Railways Stories is a testament to both the joy and impact of train travel - to the ambition and ingenuity, and also to destruction and sacrifice within the history of passenger railways - and is published to coincide with the 200th anniversary of first passenger railway line.

From the author of the smash-hit Around the World in 80 Trains comes a new globetrotting journey - this time celebrating the peculiar magic and mayhem of the night train.''Nobody writes trains like Monisha Rajesh'' Irvine Welsh''A moonlit express train to travel writing heaven. This is Monisha Rajesh''s wittiest and most irresistible adventure yet'' William DalrympleThe wonder of the night train: headlamps ablaze, passengers boarding after sunset and leaving before sunrise, slipping in and out of compartments unseen. For Monisha Rajesh, the singular thrill of sleeper trains inspired a new journey around the world – one filled with moonlit landscapes, cosy compartments and quirky companions.From Austria’s Nightjet to the Caledonian Sleeper and the Santa Claus Express, Rajesh invites us on an adventure aboard the world’s most wondrous night trains. Along the way, she samples reindeer stew in Scandinavia, retraces the original route of the Orient Express, sips on pisco sours aboard the Andean Explorer, and watches the sun rise over the Potomac River on the Silver Meteor to New York.A decade ago night trains were giving way to budget airlines and high-speed rail. But as people search for slower and more environmentally friendly ways to travel, night trains are in the midst of a renaissance. By turns romantic and hilarious, Moonlight Express brings us along for the ride – and drops us back at the platform before sunrise.

From the author of the smash-hit Around the World in 80 Trains comes a new globetrotting journey - this time celebrating the peculiar magic and mayhem of the night train. 'Nobody writes trains like Monisha Rajesh' Irvine Welsh 'Hugely entertaining' The Times 'A moonlit express train to travel writing heaven. This is Monisha Rajesh's wittiest and most irresistible adventure yet' William Dalrymple The wonder of the night train: headlamps ablaze, passengers boarding after sunset and leaving before sunrise, slipping in and out of compartments unseen. For Monisha Rajesh, the singular thrill of sleeper trains inspired a new journey around the world - one filled with moonlit landscapes, cosy compartments and quirky companions. From Austria's Nightjet to the Caledonian Sleeper and the Santa Claus Express, Rajesh invites us on an adventure aboard the world's most wondrous night trains. Along the way, she samples reindeer stew in Scandinavia, retraces the original route of the Orient Express, sips on pisco sours aboard the Andean Explorer, and watches the sun rise over the Potomac River on the Silver Meteor to New York. A decade ago night trains were giving way to budget airlines and high-speed rail. But as people search for slower and more environmentally friendly ways to travel, night trains are in the midst of a renaissance. By turns romantic and hilarious, Moonlight Express brings us along for the ride - and drops us back at the platform before sunrise.

Kniha Vlakem po nejkrásnějších železnicích světa do jednoho průvodce shrnuje ty nejzajímavější a nejkouzelnější železniční tratě světa. Můžete na nich cestovat jak luxusními vlaky, tak levnými místními spoji. Překonávat hory i tropické džungle. Tak nastupte a nechte se okouzlit krásou legendárních železničních tratí! Cestování vlakem bylo vždy něčím víc než pouhým přesunem z bodu A do bodu B. Vlak je jedním z mála cestovních prostředků, který vám umožní relaxovat, ztratit se v překrásných scenériích ubíhajících za oknem i zažít kulinářské dobrodružství. Monisha Rajesh představuje 50 tras. Nechybí legendární Transsibiřská magistrála, jízda Orient Expressem nebo cesta po „železnici smrti“ mezi Thajskem a Barmou. Všechny tyto úžasné trasy se vinou hornatým terénem, tropickými džunglemi a občas i místy, kam by se člověk běžně neodvážil. Kniha ukazuje vše od jednodenních výletů po trasy vedoucí přes celé státy, které trvají několik dní. Je přehlídkou všech druhů vlaků od těch, v nichž najdete pouze levná sedadla, až po ty nejluxusnější. Kniha Vlakem po nejkrásnějších železnicích světa ale nabízí více než jen tipy na zajímavé železniční trasy, obsahuje i praktické návody, jak se zabalit na cestování přes noc nebo jak chutná cestování vlakem. Je to vaše komplexní jízdenka povzbuzující k tomu zažít úžasné dobrodružství!

From a journey through the Alps on the Bernina Express to a ride from Colombo up to Sri Lanka's tea plantations, there are endless possibilities to explore the world through fabulous train rides. Train Journeys will provide inspiration and practical tips for people who want to experience the joys of traveling by rail. The book features descriptions and details of 50 amazing rail journeys across the globe, from short trips that last a few hours to multi-day, cross-continental journeys, ranging from budget-friendly trips aboard local transport to iconic luxury liners.

From the cloud-skimming heights of Tibet's Qinghai railway to silk-sheeted splendour on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, Around the World in 80 Trains is a celebration of the glory of train travel and a witty and irreverent look at the world. Packing up her rucksack - and her fiance, Jem - Monisha Rajesh embarks on an unforgettable adventure that takes her from London's St Pancras station to the vast expanses of Russia and Mongolia, North Korea, Canada, Kazakhstan, and beyond. The journey is one of constant movement and mayhem, as the pair strike up friendships and swap stories with the hilarious, irksome and ultimately endearing travellers they meet on board, all while taking in some of the earth's most breathtaking views.