Welcome to Beyond the Rails

Urbanization is spreading faster than ever, and few innovations have shaped urban life as positively as metro systems and trains in general. Beyond the Rails is dedicated to uncovering the stories behind these networks - their technology, history, art, and the ways they transform the cities we live in.

Here, you’ll find longer, more deeply researched articles with high-quality photos taken by the author Simon Sulyma.

The topics explored include:

• Urban insights on how rail shapes neighbourhoods, economies, and lifestyles.

• Detailed overviews of metro systems and rail lines across the world.

• Cultural and artistic perspectives: from car and station design to public art.

• Travel inspiration for those who love exploring cities (and beyond) by public transit.

If you consider yourself a train enthusiast, an urbanist, or simply curious about how rails connect people and places, this is your space to discover the beauty and impact of rail travel - past, present, and future.

Subscribe to join the journey. Let’s go beyond the rails together.