Lower thirds:

0:02 Report by / Mark Corrigan
0:46 Maxime d'Angeac / Orient Express artistic director

Script:

The Orient Express embarked on its maiden journey from Paris to Vienna in 1883. After the line was extended to Istanbul, it went on to attract intrigue and glamour unmatched by any other rail service in the world. Agatha Christie immortalised it in a 1934 novel. But the route eventually ceased to operate, unable to compete with high-speed trains and budget airlines.

0:24
Now it's being brought back to life as the centrepiece of a Paris exhibition celebrating 100 years of Art Deco. 

0:31
The intimate lounges of the bar car, the understated charm of the dining car, the soothing comfort of the suites — all have been realised by an artistic director with a painstaking attention to detail.

0:46
SOT Maxime d'Angeac, Orient Express artistic director, eng.
The Orient Express is the train. If you don't go on each details, it's a problem because the glass is going to vibrate, is going to move. The chair has to be heavy, but not too much, to be movable, but not really moving during the train journey. Everything that is a problem this needs the specific solution.

1:17
These mock-ups are a glimpse into the NEW Orient Express, which is set to launch in 2027. But, for those who can't wait that long, there's an Italian alternative that's already up and running: "La Dolce Vita" Orient Express. The name is misleading — the service takes in Tuscany and Sicily rather than Istanbul — but the luxurious interior is on point. 

1:45
Passengers can order from menus created by three-Michelin-starred German chef Heinz Beck as they move slowly through Italy's beautiful countryside — though the cost means it isn't for everyone.

1:57
VOX POP, eng.
We come out to do like, sightseeing, architecture, so probably not. We like to explore the culture of the area so no. I don't think we would do the 4,000-dollar train. No.

2:10
But for those prepared to splash out, it's been an experience to remember.

2:17
VOX POP, eng. 
So I am not going to tell you how much we paid since it is a gift (for my wife), and I will tell you at the end if it was really worth it, but it looks really very good. Exceptional, yes.

2:29
State rail operator Trenitalia is involved in the joint venture, which — it is hoped — will fit in with modern trends towards low-carbon transport and a reduction in air travel.