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Eastern & Oriental Express, A Belmond Train
Singapore · Belmond · High Luxury
Belmond's colonial-style luxury sleeper runs through Southeast Asia from Singapore aboard carriages built in 1972 by Nippon Sharyo and Hitachi in Japan. Orient-Express Hotels founder James B. Sherwood acquired the former New Zealand Silver Star fleet and had Gerard Gallet, designer of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, remodel them before the inaugural Singapore-to-Bangkok journey on 19 September 1993.
- 32 rooms
- Opened 1993
- Neighborhood: City Hall
- Architect: Gérard Gallet
- Interiors: Gérard Gallet
About Eastern & Oriental Express, A Belmond Train
- Carriages were built in 1972 by Nippon Sharyo and Hitachi and operated for two decades as New Zealand's Silver Star.
- James B. Sherwood acquired the carriages and commissioned Gerard Gallet, who had styled the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and British Pullman, to remodel the interiors.
- The inaugural Eastern and Oriental Express departed Singapore bound for Bangkok on 19 September 1993.
- Ownership of the train passed to Belmond in 2014, which runs the journey today.
History
The Eastern & Oriental Express is a sleeper train based in Singapore, carrying guests through Southeast Asia. Its carriages were originally built in 1972 by Nippon Sharyo and Hitachi in Japan and operated as the Silver Star in New Zealand for two decades.
Orient-Express Hotels founder and rail enthusiast James B. Sherwood acquired the carriages and commissioned designer Gerard Gallet, who had styled the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and British Pullman, to remodel them in opulent period style. The inaugural E&O Express departed Singapore for Bangkok on 19 September 1993, establishing a reputation for adventurous, richly appointed rail travel. Ownership passed to Belmond in 2014.
Restaurants and bars
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- Piano Bar Car — Bar
Experiences
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- Essence Of Malaysia — Journey from Singapore deep into Malaysia, with curated excursions brought to life by local experts.
- Wild Malaysia — Odyssey through Taman Negara National Park and cultural adventures in Penang.
- Tastes of Tomorrow Essence of Malaysia — Series in which acclaimed chefs join Culinary Curator Chef André Chiang on an adventure through Malaysia.
- New Year Celebration in Malaysia — New Year's Eve journey gliding from Singapore through Kuala Lumpur, Perlis and Penang.
- Festive Celebration in Malaysia — Festive voyage from Singapore in December.
Amenities
- Observation Car
- Piano Bar
- Curated off-board excursions
- Live music and performances on board
- Dining curated by André Chiang with sommelier wines
- Charter of entire train for exclusive use
- Corporate events
- Curated excursions brought to life by local experts
- Culinary Curator Chef André Chiang (Tastes of Tomorrow series)
- Air-conditioning and private bathrooms in all cabins
- Open-air Observation Car
- Piano Bar Car
- On-board entertainment
- All meals
- Selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
- On-board and off-board activities as per itinerary
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