A long time ago, travel meant way more than just getting somewhere, it was a whole experience. You could hear the hum of the train and you could feel how the carriage swayed, strangers passed by and they were so polite it felt like you were in a movie.

People used to dress with care and they carried newspapers instead of mobile phones. Trains didn’t just take you where you wanted to but in some way, it also showed status and culture, and each journey carried a story to be made.

These photos remind us of those times when traveling by train had its own unique charm, times when the journey was as good as the destination.