While many countries utilize blue liveries, South Africa is most famously home to the world-renowned luxury rail service known simply as "The Blue Train." Operating primarily between Pretoria and Cape Town, this iconic service has been a symbol of ultimate luxury and sophistication since the 1920s. Its distinctive deep sapphire-blue carriages are instantly recognizable as they traverse the vast South African landscape. Beyond this luxury icon, Finland is another country where blue trains are a signature sight; the state-owned railway company, VR, uses a distinctive white and blue color scheme for many of its intercity and regional trains, reflecting the colors of the Finnish flag. Similarly, in the United Kingdom, "Blue Trains" historically referred to the early electric suburban services in Glasgow during the 1960s. However, if a traveler refers to "The" Blue Train in a singular, global sense, they are almost certainly speaking of the five-star "moving hotel" that operates across the scenic routes of South Africa.