The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, abbreviated VSOE, is a private luxury train service running from London to Venice and other European cities. It is currently owned by Belmond. The service revives the historic Orient Express name and travel style using restored vintage carriages, operating as a distinct modern tourist rail service rather than the original international scheduled Orient Express network.
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Established Year SignificanceRevives the historic Orient Express name and travel style with restored vintage carriages, marketed as a five star leisure event rather than ordinary rail transport 1 Route TypePrivate luxury heritage train service 1 TerminiLondon to Venice and other European cities 1 Operational StatusActive, owned and operated by Belmond 1 Operational Status
Operational Status (category) Sources
1. Wikipedia: Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
WikipediaOpening section, on the leisure event positioning of the serviceQuote, Opening section, on the leisure event positioning of the service
Fares on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express are high as the service is intended not as an ordinary rail service, but as a leisure event with five-star dining included.
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