Luxury train Eastern & Oriental Express returns to Southeast Asia, launching new routes in February 2024

After a long hiatus, the luxury train Eastern & Oriental Express has returned to the rails in Southeast Asia, ready to welcome travelers seeking a new way to experience travel through diverse landscapes and vibrant Malaysian cities, with journeys starting from February 2024 onwards.

The iconic train, consisting of 15 dark green carriages, will depart from Woodlands station in Singapore, heading towards Penang, Langkawi, and for the first time, Taman Negara National Park before returning to Singapore. The train features completely redesigned interiors and an elevated onboard experience that seamlessly blends culture, gastronomy, architecture, and art.

The service routes are divided into two seasonal formats:

• The Essence Of Malaysia: A 3-night journey from November to February, traveling from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi, and Penang, featuring a private cruise to Langkawi and snorkeling at Pulau Payar Marine Park.
• Wild Malaysia: A route operating from March to October, covering the Jungle Railway area on the east of the peninsula in partnership with the Save Wild Tigers organization to guide tours of Taman Negara National Park.

Inside the train, passengers will enjoy contemporary cuisine rooted in Peranakan culture, which blends Chinese, Malay, and Southeast Asian culinary traditions, accompanied by Nanyang jazz and vintage Malay folk music playing softly in the evenings.

Source: Bangkok Post Travel