On 26 March, 2007 GW Travel launched the $25m Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express, a fully en-suite private train, to serve the world's longest railway line and bring new levels of comfort and service to rail travel in Russia.

The usual 14-night journey starts at Moscow and travels more than 6,000 miles (10,000 kms) to its final destination, Vladivostok, on the Sea of Japan. From Moscow through vast pine forests, over the Ural Mountains and across the Siberian tundra to the Pacific Ocean, the Trans-Siberian railway was built between 1891 and 1916.

The Golden Eagle single ticket will cost up to 9,595 pounds ($23,000) for the 13- to 15-day journey, when ticket on a normal Russian train will cost around $468 for the seven-day nonstop trip. The Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express will take double time from Moscow to Vladivostock as it will stop for excursions.

A new 21 carriage train entered service in 2007. And twelve new sleeping cars will be divided into two classes: Gold and Silver. Gold Class cars are among the best in rail travel today, offering modern in-suite facilities such as power showers and under floor heating with cabins superbly equipped with state of the art DVD/CD player, LCD screens, audio system, individual air conditioning, recessed lighting and wardrobe space. Gold class area is of 77 sq ft.

The Silver cabins are smaller but still have modern in-suite amenities with a smaller shower area. All the Silver cabins are equipped with the same amenities available in Gold Class cars, but carriages contain six cabins unlike five in Gold class and are of 60sq ft.

The restaurant chefs choose the finest of local ingredients for lunch and dinner. The guests will enjoy the cuisine from traditional and world famous “Borsch” to caviar and Omul, fish distinctive to Lake Baikal as well as quality wines from around the world that complete the meals, along with mineral water, soft drinks and naturally, Vodka.

The guests may enjoy the social hive of activity at Bar Car. It caters guests with the ideal setting to enjoy the passing countryside, writing postcards, chatting with fellow passengers or for pre and post dinner drinks. Bar Car serves a wide-ranging collection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and stays open until the last person leaves.