Luxury Train Launches on Trans-Siberian Railroad
April 28th, 2007
The UK based company GW Travel Limited is launching a new luxury train service on the Trans-Siberian railroad. With tickets ranging in price from $10,000 to $17,000, you’re unlikely to see many backpackers or traditional Trans-Siberian tourists on this train.
The Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express will accommodate guests in 12 new sleeping cars that are made up of Gold and Silver classes. The six Gold class feature modern en-suite amenities including power showers and under floor heating. Cabins are equipped with state-of the-art DVD/CD players, LCD TV screens, audio system, individual air conditioning, and wardrobe space.
You could choose to travel in a Silver class car, but they are equipped with smaller shower areas.
The Golden Eagle’s inaugural departure is on 6 May, 2007, and the 14 night journey will leave from Moscow, travelling more than 6,000 miles (10,000 kms) to its final destination, Vladivostok, on the Sea of Japan.
Link: GW Travel Limited - Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express
Link: New York Times - A New Luxury Train on Trans-Siberian Route
Link: Reuters - All aboard Russia’s luxury hotel on wheels
Link: Wikipedia - Trans-Siberian Railway
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