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As travelers ditch airplanes and embrace slow travel, the idea of an old-fashioned, cinematic railway journey has never felt so appealing—and there’s no train so glamorous as the Orient Express. Since 1982, Belmond has pioneered its revival, zipping more than half a million affluent passengers through London, Paris, Vienna, Prague, and Budapest, offering glitzy perks like free-flowing champagne and 24-hour cabin stewards.⁠ ⁠ But another golden age revival is on the horizon as Accor, a French hospitality group, is entering the competition. Like Belmond, Accor will honor the Art Deco style of the original Orient Express, boasting features like plush green booths, mirrored ceilings, and panels featuring the famed glasswork of Suzanne Lalique. While Accor’s Orient Express won’t hit the rails until 2025, the first cars will be on display just in time for the Paris Olympics. ⁠ ⁠ Other luxury trains include Gornegat Railway’s exclusive “NostalChic'' experience—where passengers can enjoy a fou...

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