Golden Eagle Luxury Trains is proud to announce its acquisition by Arsenale Group’s Luxury Rail portfolio represented through The Leading Trains, the Italian hospitality and luxury travel company behind some of the world’s most exciting luxury rail projects, including the acclaimed La Dolce Vita Orient Express. This significant milestone marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Golden Eagle and further strengthens our position as one of the world’s leading luxury train operators.

As part of the acquisition, Golden Eagle Luxury Trains will become a key member of The Leading Trains Collection, a curated portfolio of the world’s finest luxury rail experiences. The collection brings together iconic train journeys that share a commitment to exceptional hospitality, cultural immersion, innovative design and unforgettable guest experiences.

For more than 35 years, Golden Eagle has pioneered luxury train travel across Central Asia, Europe, India, Vietnam, China – and of course the iconic Trans-Siberian Express. Joining Arsenale Group ensures continued investment in our future while preserving the world-class service, expertise and authentic journeys that our guests know and trust.

The acquisition also opens the door to exciting opportunities across a growing network of luxury rail brands, strengthening Golden Eagle’s presence in the rapidly evolving global luxury travel sector.

What This Means for Golden Eagle Guests

While ownership has changed, our commitment to delivering exceptional luxury rail journeys remains exactly the same.

All existing departures, itineraries and customer commitments remain unchanged, our experienced team will continue to provide the high standards of service guests have come to expect from Golden Eagle Luxury Trains.

With the support of Arsenale Group, Golden Eagle looks forward to expanding its collection of luxury train journeys and introducing travellers to extraordinary destinations across Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

Here to answer your questions

Everything you need to know about the future of Golden Eagle Luxury Trains and our exciting new Chapter with Arsenale

Will My Booking With Golden Eagle Luxury Trains Change?

No. All bookings remain unchanged and continue to be subject to the booking conditions you received upon payment of your deposit.

Should you have any questions regarding your booking, please contact our team at mail@getrains.com and we will be delighted to assist.

What Is The Leading Trains Collection?

The Leading Trains Collection is a global portfolio of luxury rail experiences developed by Arsenale Group and positioned as a collection of the world’s finest train journeys.

Current brands within the collection include:

• Golden Eagle Luxury Trains
• La Dolce Vita Orient Express (Italy)
• Dream of the Desert (Saudi Arabia)
• The Samarkand Express (Uzbekistan)
• Guardian of the Nile (Egypt)
• Wonder of Emirates (United Arab Emirates)
• SJourney (Vietnam)

Together, these journeys showcase the future of luxury rail travel, combining exceptional service, destination storytelling and cultural discovery.

What Is La Dolce Vita Orient Express?

La Dolce Vita Orient Express is Italy’s premier luxury train and one of the most celebrated new rail experiences in the world. Developed by Arsenale in partnership with Orient Express, it offers exclusive journeys through Italy’s most iconic regions, combining luxury accommodation, exceptional dining and immersive cultural experiences.

The train celebrates the elegance and glamour of Italy’s famous “Dolce Vita” era while showcasing the country’s rich history, landscapes, cuisine and hospitality.

What Is Next for Golden Eagle Luxury Trains and The Leading Trains Collection?

The future is incredibly exciting for Golden Eagle Luxury Trains and The Leading Trains Collection.

As part of Arsenale Group’s long-term vision, we will continue expanding our portfolio of extraordinary luxury rail experiences throughout Europe, Asia and the Middle East. New investments, destinations and guest experiences will further strengthen our position as one of the world’s leading luxury train operators.

Among these is the highly anticipated Dream of the Desert, a pioneering luxury train experience that will showcase the beauty, culture and heritage of Saudi Arabia, launching in Q4 2026.

This project represents a new chapter in immersive, destination-led rail travel and forms part of our broader commitment to creating truly unique journeys across diverse regions and future journeys within Vietnam, Egypt and many more exciting destinations to come.