Passionate About Rail Travel Since 2014
Engine Fix Supply was born on a slow train through the Swiss Alps. We're a team of rail-obsessed travellers based in Tokyo, dedicated to making train travel accessible, inspiring and effortlessly practical.
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Every Journey Deserves to Be by Train
We believe rail travel is the most enriching way to explore the world. The journey itself becomes part of the destination — landscapes unfolding at eye level, new connections forming in the dining car, and the meditative rhythm of the rails.
Our mission is simple: to give every traveller the knowledge and confidence to discover the world by train. From first-time rail explorers to seasoned sleeper car veterans, Engine Fix Supply has something for everyone.
We cover practical details — passes, tickets, timetables — but we also tell the stories. The misty morning departure from Edinburgh. The moment the Bernina Express clears the snowline and the Alps reveal themselves. These are the experiences we live to share.
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Sustainability First
Rail is the most sustainable form of long-distance travel. We always recommend the low-carbon option and celebrate trains over planes.
Practical Accuracy
We only publish what we've personally verified. Our guides are written by travellers who've done the routes, not content farms.
Inclusive Exploration
Rail travel should be accessible to everyone. We cover every budget — from overnight couchettes to luxury suite carriages.
The Joy of Travel
We never lose sight of why we travel — the wonder, the connection, the discovery. Our guides inspire as much as they inform.
The Engine Fix Supply Team
Hiroshi Tanaka
Has ridden every JR line in Japan and logged over 200,000 km by rail worldwide.
Elena Marchetti
Italy-born railway historian and Eurail pass expert. Speaks 5 languages.
James Carver
Former railway engineer turned writer. Rode the Trans-Siberian solo in winter.
Aiko Yamamoto
Expert on overnight rail services across Asia. 500+ nights on trains.
How We Got Here
Founded in Tokyo
Hiroshi Tanaka launches Engine Fix Supply as a personal blog after a life-changing Trans-Siberian journey.
First Editorial Team
Elena and James join, expanding coverage to Europe and North America.
100,000 Monthly Readers
Engine Fix Supply becomes the go-to resource for independent rail travel planning.
Custom Itinerary Service
Launch of our personalised rail planning service — helping 500+ travellers per month.
340+ Routes, 68 Countries
The world's most comprehensive rail travel resource, trusted by 90,000+ travellers.