Moonlight Express Around the World By Night Train
Moonlight Express Around the World By Night Train by Monisha Rajesh, published by Bloomsbury USA on November 18, 2025, is a captivating exploration of the unique experiences offered by night trains. This edition spans 336 pages and is presented in English. The book invites readers to embark on a journey that celebrates the charm and excitement of traveling by sleeper train, showcasing the enchanting landscapes and diverse cultures encountered along the way.
In Moonlight Express, Rajesh takes readers through various night train adventures, from Austria’s Nightjet to the Caledonian Sleeper and the Santa Claus Express. The narrative highlights the revival of night trains as travelers seek more sustainable and leisurely travel options. Readers will discover delightful anecdotes, culinary experiences, and the thrill of traversing continents under the stars, all while enjoying the quirks of fellow passengers. This book serves as both a travelogue and a reflection on the evolving landscape of train travel, making it a noteworthy addition for those interested in travel and writing.
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From the author of the smash-hit Around the World in 80 Trains comes a new globetrotting journey – this time celebrating the peculiar magic and mayhem of the night train.
‘Nobody writes trains like Monisha Rajesh’ Irvine Welsh
‘Hugely entertaining’ The Times
‘A moonlit express train to travel writing heaven. This is Monisha Rajesh’s wittiest and most irresistible adventure yet’ William Dalrymple
The wonder of the night train: headlamps ablaze, passengers boarding after sunset and leaving before sunrise, slipping in and out of compartments unseen. For Monisha Rajesh, the singular thrill of sleeper trains inspired a new journey around the world – one filled with moonlit landscapes, cosy compartments and quirky companions.
From Austria’s Nightjet to the Caledonian Sleeper and the Santa Claus Express, Rajesh invites us on an adventure aboard the world’s most wondrous night trains. Along the way, she samples reindeer stew in Scandinavia, retraces the original route of the Orient Express, sips on pisco sours aboard the Andean Explorer, and watches the sun rise over the Potomac River on the Silver Meteor to New York.
A decade ago night trains were giving way to budget airlines and high-speed rail. But as people search for slower and more environmentally friendly ways to travel, night trains are in the midst of a renaissance. By turns romantic and hilarious, Moonlight Express brings us along for the ride – and drops us back at the platform before sunrise.
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