Six of the world’s most amazing railway journeys Part of Six of the world’s most amazing railway journeys From the highest in the world to the one of the longest, these incredible railways each offer something totally unique. As they speed through mountains, plateaus, desert plains and capital cities, there is always something to wonder at. Sometimes, it’s even the famous trains themselves that attract the tourists. So sit back, relax, and let us take you on a scenic journey of the world’s most amazing railways. SHOSEI/Aflo Tōkaidō Shinkansen Line, Japan Just days before the opening of the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, the Japanese Emperor Hirohito was at a different type of opening ceremony. He was there to witness the first Shinkansen (bullet train) leave Tokyo, heading for Osaka on the Tōkaidō Shinkansen Line. Travelling at speeds of up to 210km/h (130mph), this was the first high-speed railway in the world.