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Weekend Trip: From gilded cars to gourmet meals, here’s what to expect on a luxury train to Malaysia
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The E&O relaunched in February after a four-year refresh, with updated interiors, a new chef and new activities.
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JOHOR – I have travelled across the Singapore-Johor Causeway possibly 100 times in my life, but never like this.
The gridlock of cars and motorcycles inching Tetris-style across the bridge is mere metres from me, yet feels worlds away from the velvety comforts of my cabin on Belmond’s Eastern & Oriental Express (E&O), which glides, unimpeded, alongside the Causeway towards Malaysia.

