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Turn Your Cats Into Furry Train Conductors With Colorful Cardboard Trains

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 15:15:01 +0300

Thanks to Japanese retailer Felissimo, however, even cats will get to pretend-travel distances far and wide in fancy cardboard trains!

Japanese Sleeper Trains Look Ordinary From Outside But Their Interiors Are A Peaceful Oasis

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 09:55:48 +0300

The 1960s saw great improvement in Japan’s economy, including the railways. The first modern high-speed rail line opened in 1964 and many limited express trains and overnight trains started to cross the nation. After the popularity of Japanese sleeper trains peaked in the 70s, however, the country’s expanding network of bullet trains, domestic air routes, and cheaper night buses have nearly wiped out this way of travel.

French Trains Are Being Turned Into Moving Art Museums

Thu, 19 May 2016 19:26:32 +0300

Instead of encouraging people to visit their world-famous landmarks, France’s national state-owned rail service SNCF has come up with a fantastic idea. They’ve decided to bring these landmarks to you, and you can enjoy them at your leisure during your morning commute to work.

A Miniature Train's Enchanting Journey Through Canada

Thu, 11 Feb 2016 11:27:53 +0300

Jeff Friesen has managed to retain a child-like wonderment in the face of his home country’s landscape through his majestically titled series, The Canadian: Ghost Train Crossing Canada. Jeff didn’t choose a traditional mode of transport to depict the journey across Canada. "To give a fresh perspective to the journey I decided to take the train. It’s not just any train, but rather the legendary 1959 passenger train that was first to be called "The Canadian"

Sweet Motivational Post It Notes to Inspire Train Commuters

Mon, 02 Jun 2014 11:42:44 +0400

October Jones is responsible for these fun post it notes that feature Peppy the Inspiration Cat.

London to Brighton Train Journey: 1953, 1983, 2013

Fri, 30 Aug 2013 14:11:30 +0400

Back in 1953 the BBC made a time-lapse of a train trip between London and Brighton. They recreated the film 30 years later, in 1983. Fast forward 30 years to 2013 and they’ve done it again. You can see all three time-lapses—spanning 60 years—in this side by side video.

Celebration Chaos in Bangladesh

Wed, 14 Aug 2013 12:36:59 +0400

Hundreds of thousands of people in Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh, travelled to their hometowns to celebrate the Muslim religious holiday, Eid al-Fitr. Here are photos of the monumental chaos that occurred when this happened.