On NATIONAL RAILWAYS OF ZIMBABWE there are new cars with Sleeper, Standard and Economy (mainly between Bulawayo and Harare) and old cars with 1st, 2nd and 3rd class (between Bulawayo and Victoria Falls, and other lines). Sleeper and 1st class are sleeping cars with 2 berth compartments, single can be bought, 2nd class is sleeping cars with 4(?) berth compartments, Standard is reclining seats 2+2, Economy reclining seats 3+2 and 3rd class is hard benches. No towels are provided. Long distance trains have dining cars with table service, the food being prepared on board in a kitchen car.
THE BLUE TRAIN is the world’s most luxurious train, running after schedule. It runs occasionally from Pretoria to Victoria Falls. The train has two compartment categories; luxury and de luxe, both with either 2 berths or one ”grand lit”. The luxury compartments and every fifth de luxe compartment has private toilet and bath tub, the other de luxe compartments private toilet and shower. The train has dining car with table service, the food being prepared on board in a kitchen car, a ”club car” for non-smokers and a ”lounge car” for smokers. Everything on board is included, even washing and pressing of clothes, drinks and cigars.
STEAM AFRICA EXPRESS runs excursion trains from Victoria Falls to Livingstone and back again, when at least six paying passengers. The train can be used for single journeys. It has a lounge car, where soft drinks and champagne is being served (included). The train stops on the bridge for photographing.
In addition to ”The Victoria Falls Blue Train” and ”Steam Africa Express” there are international trains to Botswana.
where Africa comes to you..
