The Hogwarts Express (train)

The Hogwarts Express is a fictional steam train from the Harry Potter series that transports students to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Departing daily from Platform 9¾ at King's Cross Station in London, it travels through scenic countryside to reach the castle. The journey fosters camaraderie among students and marks the start of their magical school year. The train is notable for its old-fashioned design and magical features, such as compartments that can expand and a midnight dining car. It symbolizes the transition from the non-magical world to the magical community, serving as both transportation and a setting for social bonding.