Author in conversation: Monisha Rajesh - Canterbury

A decade ago night trains were giving way to budget airlines and high-speed rail. But as people search for slower and more environmentally friendly ways to travel, night trains are in the midst of a renaissance. By turns romantic and hilarious, Moonlight Express brings us along for the ride – and drops us back at the platform before sunrise.

' Rajesh is never too fast, never too slow, her journey does what trains do best. Getting to the heart of things. ' Michael Palin on 'Around the World in 80 Trains'

'Crackles and sparks with life' William Dalrymple on 'Around India in 80 Trains'