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Lists of named passenger trains

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In the history of rail transport, dating back to the 19th century, there have been hundreds of named passenger trains. Lists of these have been organized into geographical regions. Trains with numeric names are spelled out. For example, the 20th Century Limited is listed under "Twentieth Century Limited".

Named trains are sometimes identified through a train headboard, drumhead, lettering on the locomotive or passenger cars,[1] or a combination of these methods.

Africa

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Asia

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The Eastern & Oriental Express, a named passenger train between Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore.

Europe

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The Glacier Express, a named passenger train in Switzerland

North America

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The Canadian, a named passenger train in Canada.

Oceania

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The Indian Pacific, a named passenger train in Australia.

References

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  1. ^ "Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad New Braunfels". Houston Railroad Museum. Archived from the original on 14 May 2008. Retrieved 21 January 2008. restoration photos of cars lettered for the Texas Special