Action on Rails: Top 10 Train Movies

Description: Set during WWII, this film follows a French Resistance leader who must prevent a train carrying priceless art from reaching Germany. It's a blend of historical drama and action.

Fact: The film used real steam locomotives from the era, and many scenes were shot on location in France, adding to its authenticity.

Description: This classic heist film set in the New York subway system features a group of criminals who hijack a subway train for ransom. The tension and the cat-and-mouse game between the hijackers and the transit police make it a gripping watch.

Fact: The film was remade in 2009 with Denzel Washington and John Travolta. The original subway car used in the film was preserved and can be seen at the New York Transit Museum.

Description: A train carrying passengers, including a terrorist with a deadly virus, is rerouted over a dangerously unstable bridge known as the Cassandra Crossing, leading to a race against time.

Fact: The film features an all-star cast including Sophia Loren, Richard Harris, and Ava Gardner, making it a notable entry in disaster movie history.

Description: A comedic action film where a book editor finds himself embroiled in a murder mystery aboard a train from Los Angeles to Chicago, leading to a series of hilarious and thrilling escapades.

Fact: The film marked the first collaboration between Gene Wilder and Richard Pryor, setting the stage for their future comedic partnerships.

Description: Steven Seagal reprises his role as Casey Ryback, this time battling terrorists on a passenger train equipped with satellite uplink technology, making it a high-stakes action thriller.

Fact: The film was one of the first to use CGI to create the illusion of a moving train, which was a significant technical achievement at the time.

Description: Based on a true story, this film follows a runaway train carrying hazardous chemicals, and the desperate attempts by two railroad employees to stop it before it causes a catastrophe.

Fact: The film was inspired by the 2001 CSX 8888 incident, where a train ran uncontrolled for 65 miles. The movie was shot on location in Ohio and Pennsylvania, using real trains.

Description: Liam Neeson stars as an insurance salesman caught in a conspiracy during his daily commute on a train. The film blends action with a mystery-thriller plot, making every stop a potential danger.

Fact: The film was shot in London and New York, using real commuter trains to capture the authenticity of the setting.

Description: A Japanese action thriller about a bomb threat on the Shinkansen bullet train, where a group of passengers must work together to save the train from disaster.

Fact: The film was remade in 2015 as "The Bullet Train" with a modern twist, focusing on a cyber-terrorist attack.

Description: Two escaped convicts find themselves on a runaway train speeding through the Alaskan wilderness, leading to a desperate fight for survival.

Fact: The film was inspired by a real-life incident in 1905 where a train ran uncontrolled for 70 miles. It was also nominated for three Academy Awards.

Description: A tense thriller about an American couple traveling on the Trans-Siberian Railway, who become entangled with a pair of mysterious fellow passengers, leading to a dangerous journey.

Fact: The film was shot on location on the actual Trans-Siberian Railway, providing a realistic backdrop to the suspenseful plot.