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Riding the Bernina Express on one of Europe’s most scenic train journeys
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The Bernina Express train was built in the early 20th century and runs from Switzerland to Italy.
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ITALY – Few modes of travel invite the same depth of contemplation and quiet appreciation as the ever-romanticised rail journey.
The allure of slow train rides through sweeping, verdant landscapes has been immortalised in literature and seared into scenes from classic romance films like Before Sunrise (1995) and Brief Encounter (1945).
