The article reflects on the evocative nature of train travel, inspired by Paul Theroux's sentiment about trains. It emphasizes that while monumental journeys like Theroux's 25,000-mile trip from London to the Far East are remarkable, shorter journeys within the U.K. can also inspire awe and a sense of adventure. The author highlights the breathtaking scenery available through the U.K.'s train network, from coastal lines in Cornwall to the scenic Scottish Highlands, and points out 2025's significance as the 200th anniversary of the Stockton and Darlington Railway, the world's first train line.
I have seldom heard a train go by and not wished I was on it, said Paul Theroux in the opening line of his 1975 travel classic "The Great Railway Bazaar."
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