Train of Glamour Joins EHL Alliance as First Chinese Member, Marking New Era for Luxury Rail Travel

Train of Glamour will collaborate with EHL on service standards, talent programs, and culinary experiences for its 80-guest Silk Road Express.

Train of Glamour with EHL

Train of Glamour with EHL

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Train of Glamour, the premium rail lifestyle brand under Fosun Infrastructure Group, today announced its membership in the EHL Alliance, becoming the first corporate member from China.

The partnership signals a major step for the brand in redefining luxury train travel—not as mere transportation, but as a destination in itself.

Train of Glamour's flagship product, the Silk Road Express, is the world's first tourist train with a hand-painted exterior, developed in collaboration with Tsinghua University. Its interior, designed by HBA, received the 2024 OPAL London Outstanding Property Award (Platinum). With a capacity of just 80 guests across 38 deluxe cabins, the train delivers a low-density, high-service experience centered on privacy and cultural immersion.

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The Silk Road Express is built on triple scarcity: resource scarcity (operating along the authentic Silk Road past UNESCO World Heritage sites), cultural scarcity (systematic expression of Eastern aesthetics), and service scarcity (deep integration of global standards with local culture).

As part of the EHL Alliance membership, Train of Glamour will collaborate with EHL on five strategic initiatives:

  1. Co-developing China's first luxury rail service standards.

  2. Elevating service excellence while preserving Eastern authenticity.

  3. Launching talent exchange and internship programs for EHL students.

  4. Participating in cross-industry networking and brand activities.

  5. Exploring Michelin-level culinary experiences with top chefs.

Train of Glamour is honored to join the EHL Alliance as its first Chinese member. Together with EHL, we aim to set new benchmarks for China's luxury train travel lifestyle, guided by authentic Eastern narratives and international hospitality excellence. The Silk Road Express is a moving cultural space where travelers can experience the depth of Eastern aesthetics alongside world-class service.

John Fang, CEO of Fosun Infrastructure Group

The membership reflects Train of Glamour's commitment to innovation, cultural heritage, and service leadership in the global luxury travel landscape.

About EHL Group

EHL Group is the global reference in education, innovation and consulting for the hospitality and service sector. With expertise dating back to 1893, EHL Group now offers a wide range of leading educational programs from apprenticeships to master's degrees, as well as professional and executive education, on three campuses in Switzerland and Singapore. EHL Group also offers consulting and certification services to companies and learning centers around the world. True to its values and committed to building a sustainable world, EHL Group's purpose is to provide education, services and working environments that are people-centered and open to the world. www.ehlgroup.com

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EHL Hospitality Business School (Lausanne) is an ambassador for traditional Swiss hospitality and has been a pioneer in hospitality education since 1893 with over 25,000 alumni worldwide and over 120 nationalities. EHL is the world's first hospitality management school that provides university-level programs at its campuses in Lausanne and Chur-Passugg, as well as online learning solutions.

Fosun Tourism Group (also known as Fosun Tourism or “FOLIDAY”), is the leader in the leisure tourism industry for families worldwide. Fosun Tourism is a major part of Fosun’s Happiness Ecosystem, which is one of its three strategic business units – Health, Happiness, and Wealth. Fosun Tourism has been listed on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (01992.HK) since 2018, with total assets about RMB37 billion as of 31 December 2019.