An excursion train is a special type of train service that is organized for tourists or groups of people to travel to a particular destination, often for leisure or recreational purposes. These trains typically run on scenic routes or to specific attractions, providing both transportation and an enjoyable experience. The term is relatively common in the context of travel and tourism.
Excursion trains are used frequently in both oral and written contexts, particularly in travel literature, brochures, and discussions about tourist activities.
The excursion train took us through the beautiful countryside, where we observed stunning landscapes and charming villages.
Экскурсионный поезд отвёз нас через прекрасную сельскую местность, где мы наблюдали за потрясающими пейзажами и очаровательными деревнями.
Many families enjoyed a weekend trip on the excursion train, which provided entertainment and breathtaking views.
Многие семьи насладились поездкой на выходных на экскурсионном поезде, который предлагал развлечения и захватывающие виды.
The history of the local area was brought to life during the journey on the excursion train as the conductor shared interesting stories.
История местного района ожила во время поездки на экскурсионном поезде, когда кондуктор делился интересными историями.
While "excursion train" itself is not commonly found in idiomatic expressions, the concept of “excursion” can be involved in such phrases as:
Take an excursion – To go on a journey or trip for pleasure.
They decided to take an excursion to the mountains for the long weekend.
Они решили отправиться в экскурсию в горы на длинные выходные.
Excursion into the unknown – Venturing into unfamiliar areas or topics.
Her book is an excursion into the unknown realms of science fiction.
Её книга — это экскурсия в неизвестные области научной фантастики.
Excursion of thought – A deviation from the main topic, wandering thoughts.
In her speech, she made an excursion of thought to discuss unrelated events in history.
В своём выступлении она сделала экскурсию мысли, чтобы обсудить не связанные события в истории.
The word "excursion" comes from the Latin word "excursio," meaning "a running out." It originally referred to a short trip or outing away from one’s usual location. The term has evolved to specifically describe trips made for leisure, particularly in the context of travel by train.
The word "train" has its roots in the Latin "trahere," meaning to pull or drag, referring to a connected series of cars that are pulled along a railway track.
Synonyms: - Outing train - Tourist train - Pleasure train
Antonyms: - Commuter train (which serves daily transit rather than leisure) - Freight train (focused on transporting goods rather than passengers for leisure)