Asian Train Guide

An online guide to #RailTourism in Asia by @ThaiTrainGuide and @nonstopeurotrip. YouTube guides coming soon!

[AndyBTravels @AndyBTravels]

This evening I had the pleasure of waving off the #jrwest @JRCentral_OFL #SunriseExpress from Izumi on her ride through to Tokyo.

The train doesn’t do any new #allthelinesjapan #allthelinesasia so won’t be riding it this time!

[NonstopEurotrip.com 🇺🇦 @nonstopeurotrip]

No new Nonstop Eurotrip video today, but check out our BRAND NEW @AsianTrainGuide video - giving you a complete guide to high-speed rail in #China 🚆🇨🇳
Watch here 👉🏻 https://t.co/rzBEmEDCv3

[Asian Train Guide @AsianTrainGuide]

🚅🇨🇳 New video now on @AsianTrainGuide: Chinese High-Speed Rail - Everything you need to know in a 10 minute video.

👉 Watch the full video on YouTube: https://t.co/OaZNRoAj27

#AsianTrainGuide #AsiaByRail #DiscoverAsiaByRail #RailTourism #China #Highspeed

[Japan Station @JPNStation]

JR East is preparing to launch its new overnight limited express train “Luna Azul” at the start of fiscal 2027. 🌙🚆

The name means “blue moon” in Spanish, tying into the train’s blue design concept and premium private-room experience.

From spring to autumn, Luna Azul will run overnight between Shinagawa and Aomori.

In winter, as a daytime service between Shinagawa and Naganohara-Kusatsuguchi.

The train will be converted from an E657 series limited express set and is planned with all Green Car private rooms plus a lounge. 🛋️

[Richard Barrow @RichardBarrow]

I’m excited to announce the launch of the first video on our new @AsianTrainGuide YouTube channel. This is a collaboration between @nonstopeurotrip and @thaitrainguide.

🎥 Watch: https://t.co/Y7mZKjAsep

#AsianTrainGuide #AsiaByRail #DiscoverAsiaByRail #RailTourism #Thailand

[Asian Train Guide @AsianTrainGuide]

🎥🇹🇭🚂 New video on the Asian Train Guide YouTube channel:

👉 Thailand's Death Railway: The ULTIMATE Guide: https://t.co/o6ExJo1Q6Z

#AsianTrainGuide #AsiaByRail #DiscoverAsiaByRail #RailTourism #DeathRailway

[Asian Train Guide @AsianTrainGuide]

🚨 Tomorrow we launch the very first video on the new Asian Train Guide YouTube channel!

The channel is a collaboration between @NonstopEurotrip and @ThaiTrainGuide. Subscribe now and turn on notifications so you don’t miss the premiere tomorrow!

📺 https://t.co/NFHYfu3H3v

[NonstopEurotrip.com 🇺🇦 @nonstopeurotrip]

Introducing @AsianTrainGuide - a brand new YouTube channel from myself and @ThaiTrainGuide 😎

We'll be guiding you through all aspects of Asia's railways & exploring the most incredible train journeys this vast continent has to offer!

Click for Info 👉🏻 https://t.co/icxGJbdofi

[NonstopEurotrip.com 🇺🇦 @nonstopeurotrip]

NEW VIDEO NOW LIVE! 😎 This week I travel on the China Railways Train-Ferry Sleeper service from #Hainan to #Shenzhen 🇨🇳 18 Hours. 1,100km. One UNFORGETTABLE Journey - Let's go! 🛳🚆 Link 👉🏻 https://t.co/zWy6bJD6Er

[Asian Train Guide @AsianTrainGuide]

🚉 Are you ready? Subscribe today so you don’t miss out! https://t.co/SaXISuTyCH

#AsianTrainGuide #AsiaByRail #DiscoverAsiaByRail #RailTourism

[NonstopEurotrip.com 🇺🇦 @nonstopeurotrip]

NEW VIDEO NOW LIVE! The #Tokyo Metro: Explained! 🚇🇯🇵👉🏻 https://t.co/qwF3Z5s6Jy

[Richard Barrow @RichardBarrow]

🚂 For photographers wanting to capture trains on the Bridge on the River Kwai (สะพานแควใหญ่) and the Tham Krasae wooden trestle bridge (สะพานถ้ำกระแซ), these are all the times you can expect to see trains.

Please note that excursion trains only run at weekends.

#DeathRailway

[NonstopEurotrip.com 🇺🇦 @nonstopeurotrip]

NEW VIDEO NOW LIVE! 😎 Today we ride the #Delhi #RRTS - the most important development in railway infrastructure in #India in the past century 🚆🇮🇳👉🏻 https://t.co/Ep81DM1OeZ

[NonstopEurotrip.com 🇺🇦 @nonstopeurotrip]

All aboard the #Sanya to #Shenzhen sleeper in a deluxe en-suite room, which is €162 for this 18h trip 🚆 This route is famous as 1 of only 2 'Train Ferries' in the world - the coaches head from #Hainan Island to the mainland by sea - with us still onboard! 🇨🇳 #NonstopEurotrip

[NonstopEurotrip.com 🇺🇦 @nonstopeurotrip]

Dinner in the lovely @_DiningCar onboard the #Sanya to #Shenzhen 🇨🇳 sleeper had a handwritten menu which superseded the printed one on the table. I went for the €7 supposedly vegetarian 'Meaty Eggplant' which did in fact have chicken in it... delicious tho! 🤤 #NonstopEurotrip

[Thai Train Guide @ThaiTrainGuide]

🇯🇵🇹🇭🚂 SRT KIHA 40/48 inaugural ride review

I took the new KIHA 40/48 commuter train on its first day running between Don Mueang and Ayutthaya. The 6:10 am departure meant an early start for me. I left Samut Prakan at 4:00 am, drove to Krung Thep Aphiwat Station, then took the Red Line to Don Mueang.

That connection is one of the main talking points. Starting at Don Mueang adds time and cost for many people. SRT says the service is designed as a feeder from the Red Line, a stopgap before future electrification to Ayutthaya. Still, the train actually ran empty from Hua Lamphong earlier that morning, which raises questions about why it doesn’t start there.

On board this morning, it didn’t feel like a normal commute. Most passengers were railfans, taking photos and exploring the train. I rode the service up and down three times, then took a regular commuter train back for comparison.

The KIHA units are about 40 years old, originally from East Japan Railway Company, and rebuilt locally by the State Railway of Thailand. Inside, they are simple. Fixed seats, mostly in groups of four, no recline. Cushions are softer than standard SRT seats, but back support is limited. Legroom can feel tight, especially with a floor-level conduit running along the wall. I was told by a Japanese railfan these were used for heating.

There are also bench seats at the ends, which are more comfortable if you need space. Toilets have been fully upgraded to a closed system and stayed clean. Air conditioning works well, and the blinds are easy to use. The ride is smooth and noticeably quieter than older SRT trains.

Compared to a regular third class train, the difference is clear. The KIHA is cooler, quieter, and more comfortable. But it comes at a cost. A full trip into the city requires a transfer to the Red Line, bringing the total to around 83 baht. A regular train to Bang Sue costs about 14 baht with no transfer.

Overall, I enjoyed the ride. It’s a good upgrade in comfort and gives passengers another option. Whether it works long term will depend more on the route and connections than the train itself.

#ThaiTrainGuide #ThaiTracks #ThailandByRail #RailTourism #ThaiTrans #Thailand #SRT #KIHA40 #KIHA48 #Ayutthaya #DonMueang #TrainReview

[NonstopEurotrip.com 🇺🇦 @nonstopeurotrip]

I'm on a bit of a silly trip today 👀 Sanya to Sanya via all of the very scenic 653km (406mi) #Hainan high-speed loop line 🚆🇨🇳 Oh, in Business Class too, with lie-flat beds. Total price for this 5 hour trip to nowhere? €127 inc drinks and snacks 🙈🎟 #China #NonstopEurotrip

[NonstopEurotrip.com 🇺🇦 @nonstopeurotrip]

So #Hainan Island has a high-speed loop line serving all major cities at up to 250km/h 🚆 Today I'm heading from #Meilan Airport down to #Sanya - a 1.5h trip that costs €22 in First Class 🎟 but tomorrow I'm going on a bit of a silly adventure 🙃 #China #NonstopEurotrip

[Philip s44 @ZengoMay]

KYOTO ‼️ Railway Museum

Excellent museum indoor and outdoor. Interactive elements for children. High quality models.

Photography hampered by guardrails and signage.

@OnTheRails @AsianTrainGuide

[Philip s44 @ZengoMay]

Travelling northern Kansai region 🇯🇵

Tottori - Hamasaka - Kinosakionsen -
Toyooka - Miyazu