trains

Anthony Bourdain and the No Reservations crew were in Bangkok Thailand during Songkran March 2009 when unrest and riots erupted in the country. Consequently, they tell a story similar to mine since I was there at the same time. (43 min)

Short video history of high speed trains, ending with a push for a system in California. It looks like the time is ripe and the state may finally get those high speed trains. (6 min)

Joined by famed rail enthusiast Vice President Biden, the President releases his vision for high speed rail. White House, April 16, 2009. (11:43 min)

This video shows what it’s like to travel by train through Thailand, with focus on Mae Klong Train Market which is literally on the train tracks of the station. (4:06 min)