The Society of International Railway Travelers

ABOUT

The Society of International Railway Travelers (IRT) is a top luxury travel agency. It focuses on high-end rail journeys around the world. Founded in 1983 by Owen and Eleanor Hardy, IRT was the first agency dedicated entirely to first-class and luxury train travel.

IRT has built a strong reputation based on firsthand experience. The owners and staff have traveled millions of miles on luxury trains globally. They have personally inspected many prestigious trains, such as the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, Rovos Rail, and the Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express. IRT also publishes a list of the "World's Top 25 Trains," drawing from their extensive travel experiences.