As the Americans would put it, it was one hell of a third class ride; more than 12 hours of kukuru kakacha as the Lunatic Express snarled and rattled its way between Nairobi to Kisumu or vice versa.

I rode in Premier class for the first time on a Eurostar train from Paris to London with my family. Some things surprised me about the first-class ride, such as the large seats and reliable free WiFi.

Many train companies around the world, including in the US, offer first-class experiences. Some trains' first-class options include private cabins with en-suite bathrooms. On other trains, first-class ...

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