Blue Train

GENERAL INFORMATION

ach Blue Train suite has a fully appointed bathroom en-suite, featuring either a bath or shower; a telephone, television and individually controlled air-conditioning. A video channel allows guests to access short documentaries about the area through which the train is travelling, while a large screen in the Club Car provides a driver's-eye view of the track ahead, courtesy of a camera mounted onto the front of the locomotive. Other innovations include CD players and video machines in the luxury compartments.

With interiors created by a leading interior architectural design company, the Blue Train rivals many a five-star hotel in terms of grace, comfort and style. The suites have been superbly designed to offer discerning guests the best that modern technology and superior craftsmanship can provide.

The accommodation cars are fitted with water cooled air-conditioning systems. Each suite has its own fresh air intake and individual coolant systems. The passages are provided with the same systems. Each suite and passage has temperature adjusters (between 18°C to 24°C) and air speed regulators.

In winter all the systems are provided with heating cycles, not only from the air conditioning unit but also via under floor heating. Heating systems have been fitted to most of the bathrooms - these are fitted under the marble tiles.

All accommodation aboard The Blue Train is en-suite, featuring either a private shower or bath. Guests may choose between a de luxe or a luxury suite.

De Luxe Accommodation:
Choice of twin or double bed, with en-suite shower or bath.

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Blue Train Delux Double Compartment © Blue Train	Blue Train Delux Single Compartment © Blue Train

Luxury Accommodation:
Choice of twin or double bed, with en-suite bath and hand shower. Luxury compartments are equipped with CD players and video machines.

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Blue Train Luxury Double Compartment © Blue Train	Blue Train Luxury Single Compartment © Blue Train

he two Blue Trains have two lounges: the Lounge Car in which High Tea is served each afternoon and the Club Car, where guests can relax over a cognac. Another attraction of the opulent Lounge Car is the giant-size TV screen revealing the unfolding scenery from the front-of-train camera. The Club Car has a more masculine ambiance and finds favour with those seeking a peaceful place for after-dining cognacs, coffees or cigars. The Club Car is the only public car available to smokers.

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Smoking Club Car © Blue Train	Non-Smoking Lounge Car © Blue Train

The second Blue Train has a third lounge, which can be used as observation car or be transposed from a lounge to a 22-seater conference facility with laptop computer, overhead projection, video and slide facilities.

The ambiance of the Dining Car and Lounge Cars is one of warm elegance. Large windows allow for panoramic views of the passing countryside. Incandescent lighting gains added warmth from individual lamps on each table gently highlighting the beautifully detailed burled wood panelling and original South African artworks.

All the public cars are fitted with gas filled air-conditioning systems. The temperature is centrally adjusted to a desired coolant temperature, between 18°C to 24°C.

In winter all the systems are provided with heating cycles, not only from the air-conditioning unit but also via under floor heating. Heating systems have been fitted to most of the bathrooms - these are fitted under the marble tiles.

A sophisticated, opulent atmosphere, gourmet menu and the finest South African wines make dining on the Blue Train a magnificent experience. The Blue Train's Senior Brand Manager, in consultation with her own team of chefs, has created a menu to delight the most discerning palate.

Only the freshest ingredients meet Blue Train standards. Meals and snacks are prepared by chefs in the streamlined kitchen, designed to the Blue Train engineers' exacting specifications.

Guests are offered a choice of entrees, soup, fish, meat dishes, desserts, coffee and friandises, all beautifully presented. Typically South African fare includes Karoo lamb, kabeljou, Knysna oysters, snoek, crayfish and impala. Also offered is an abundant array of the finest South African fruit and vegetables. Vegetarian, Kosher and Halaal meals may be provided on request

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Blue Train Dining Car © Blue Train	Blue Train Dining Service © Blue Train

The Blue Train is a showcase for South African wines selected to compliment each course on the menu after meticulous consultation with top South African wine experts.

On the Blue Train, dining never stops. Breakfast, lunch and supper are the main meals and High Tea is served each afternoon in the Lounge Car. Part of the High Tea fare includes cucumber sandwiches, dainty cakes, fresh scones and cream and other irresistible delicacies with an assortment of fine teas and coffees.

The Blue Train is equipped with the finest bone china in white, cut-crystal and classic silver cutlery engraved with the familiar B insignia. Dew-fresh flowers add emphasis to the attention to detail. Menu cards are royal blue with a gold cord; a colour representation of the region through which guests are travelling is included for that extra Blue Train touch.

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Observation Car © The Blue Train	Blue Train Route

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