Meet the superyacht on rails

Flying is becoming increasingly expensive. To get from A to B quickly, the train is a good alternative. To ensure you feel comfortable during your trip, a French designer designed a very special concept. MASTERS introduces you to the G-Train, or a superyacht on rails.

This futuristic and fully glass train is designed to be a kind of superyacht on the rails. Better known as the G-Train, it is the brainchild of French yacht designer Thierry Gaugain.

The train consists of a total of fourteen wagons and is 400 meters long. And a nice additional advantage for a little privacy: the special glass gives a reflective effect on the outside, but is completely transparent on the inside. 

Gaugain explains that the train is designed for one owner: “It is not a public or passenger train. This is a train that needs an owner who is not only looking for transportation between point A and point B, but also wants to enjoy the journey''.

A spa and fitness

And you will certainly enjoy the journey: the fourteen carriages of the G-Train are divided into two sections. So you have the owner's part and a part for the crew and guests. Facilities on board include a VIP suite, a garden (!), a gym with spa and public areas that can be used for live entertainment or exhibitions.

The luxury train can accommodate eighteen overnight guests, but it is also possible to fold down the wings of the train and in this way create an outdoor terrace, large enough to welcome 250 people for a good party next to the track.  

Gaugain estimates that it will take more than two years to bring his vision of the G train to life, requiring around €330 million. In recent years, some of the world's leading architects and engineers have been engaged to support the designer in making the concept viable. So you might see G-Train flying by in a few years.