Allgäuer Zeitung
Rollendes Fünf-Sterne-Hotel: Dieser Luxus-Zug kann in Bayern im Winter gesehen werden
A wider look at luxury rail travel, with a section on Tracks to the Future, Jovanka Porsche and the conference journey to China.
Tracks to the Future · Press & publications
Media Coverage
From the first idea to the journey across continents.
In the headlines
Original articles
On the journey
Reporting on the train and its journey
Published 20 October 2026
In Vienna
The Vienna stop
Vienna, Austria · Journey stop on 19 & 20 October 2026
Stadt Wien
Halt im Wiener Rathaus
The City of Vienna on Instagram: a train journey from Duisburg to Xi'an in China connects innovations, ideas and people from business, politics, art and culture. Participants in Tracks to the Future shared their visions, and the journey stopped at Vienna City Hall.
In Duisburg
The journey begins in Duisburg
Departure on 18 October 2026 · Opening gala on 17 October 2026
Siegener Zeitung
Mit dem Luxuszug von Duisburg direkt nach China
A print report on the departure from Duisburg, the invited participants and the discussions planned along the route to Xi’an.
Aachener Zeitung
Luxuszug für Konferenzen in Duisburg abgefahren
Departure-day coverage featuring Jovanka Porsche’s statements at Duisburg Hauptbahnhof and the topics to be discussed on board.
DER WESTEN
Von Duisburg direkt nach China: Luxuszug macht das jetzt möglich
Lorenzo Gammuto reports on the exclusive conference on rails, its participants and the symbolism of starting in Duisburg.
n-tv
Unternehmerin spendiert Prominenten Luxuszugreise von Duisburg nach China
Departure coverage of the conference journey, with Jovanka Porsche’s comments, the guest list and photographs from the train and platform.
WDR
Vom Duisburger Hauptbahnhof: Luxuszugreise nach China startet am Sonntag
A regional report on the departure from Duisburg, the conference concept, the participants and the route to China.
WDR · Original coverage image
WELT / dpa
Luxuszug für Konferenzen in Duisburg abgefahren
Coverage of the train’s departure, with statements from Jovanka Porsche on the journey and its conference programme.
WELT / dpa · Original coverage imageBefore the event
The idea behind the journey
Pre-departure reporting on Global Neighbours and the planned route, including Vienna
General-Anzeiger
Konferenzort Luxuszug
A Vienna-datelined report on Jovanka Porsche’s conference concept, the participants and the Silk Road itinerary, published before departure.
Freie Presse
Von Duisburg nach China: Luxuszug als Konferenzort
A Vienna-datelined preview of the moving conference, illustrated with the Golden Eagle train and its interior.
Salzburger Nachrichten
Denkfabrik im Speisewagen
Iris Burtscher interviews Jovanka Porsche about Europe–Asia dialogue and the planned journey, including the Vienna stop and an Albertina visit with Heinz Fischer.
Aachener Zeitung
Von Duisburg nach China: Luxuszug als Konferenzort
Background on the Vienna-based Global Neighbours initiative, its conference format and the planned journey from Duisburg to Xi’an.
dpa · Spanish service
De Alemania a China: un tren de lujo convertido en sala de conferencias
The Spanish-language dpa dispatch from Vienna introduces the project, its guests and its ambition to encourage deeper international dialogue.
