Agatha Christie, Graham Greene and Hollywood turned him into a myth. To this day, the “King of Trains” inspires the desire for adventure and romantic experiences. But what is the exact story, what was the vision behind it? 

The man who set up the Orient Express and more than 180 night rail connections throughout Europe was Georges Nagelmackers (1845-1905). The struggle for his dream developed into dramatic ups and downs, between hope and despair, failure and triumph, enduring ridicule and great reverence.