The railway was invented two centuries ago, contributing to the economic development of Europe and other continents. Continuously evolving to reduce distances, thanks to ever-increasing speeds, trains have become more comfortable and, above all, safer. The revision of the concept of quality of life in many countries has improved thanks to railways. They are mainly developed in large metropolises and inland thanks to the return of trams. High speed also marks the rediscovery of a means of transport that can compete with other modes of transport for long distances. This book describes, through 1001 photographs, the great and beautiful adventure of railways around the world. [Excerpt from the text on the back cover of the edition]