All aboard; The Trans-Siberian Railway affords beautiful views, varied cuisine and a chance to make new friends

From: Concord Monitor | Date: April 29, 2007| Author: BILL CAIN | Copyright information

'Opens at noon" was the message that came through in broken English from the Russian dining car attendant. That meant no breakfast. Fortunately, I had come prepared with plenty of snacks. Life on board the Trans-Siberian Railway and its two major branches - the Trans-Mongolian and Trans-Manchurian lines - can be inconvenient now and then, especially by those expecting western standards. But the experience of riding the rails in this part of the world is well worth an occasional frustration.

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