Phantom Train Phantom Trains , also known as Ghost Trains , are a recurring feature in the " Final Fantasy " series . The Phantom Train first appeared in " Final Fantasy VI " as a location and as a boss , which has returned in the remake of the original " Final Fantasy " and in the sequel to " Final Fantasy IV " , " " . Other phantom trains have also appeared in the series . Appearances . " Final Fantasy " . The Phantom Train appears as a boss in the Whisperwind Cove dungeon , which is exclusive to the " " and " 20th Anniversary " remakes . It alludes to the Phantom Train of " Final Fantasy VI " . The Phantom Train is a boss called the Ghost Train as a reference to the " Final Fantasy VI " Phantom Train . " Final Fantasy VI " . Phantom Train was originally translated as Ghost Train on the US SNES release . It is the carrier of dead souls over to the afterlife and is alive and talks . It takes off from the Phantom Forest , and when Sabin ' s party treks through the woods , they accidentally get stuck onboard the Phantom Train and must to fight to find a way out . Phantom Train is a dungeon . The party ' s objective is to make its way to the front where they fight Phantom Train ' s locomotive as a boss . " Final Fantasy VIII " . Doomtrain is a Guardian Force that inflicts negative statuses when summoned . It is an optional Guardian Force , summoned from the Solomon Ring when the party has the required items . " Final Fantasy XIV " . During the main story quest " Escape from Castrum Centri " , Yda and Y ' shtola snuck into the Imperial stronghold on a Phantom Train . " Final Fantasy Tactics " . The Phantom Train is mentioned as one of the wonders in " Final Fantasy Tactics " . It bears the following description : " Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy " . The Phantom Train from " Final Fantasy VI " appears as a location . It is a small and closed - in arena with a low ceiling and narrow walls . The seats can be stood on or destroyed , and the camera swings through the walls and ceilings turning them transparent to allow the player to view the fight from all angles . In a scene in the Reports , the Onion Knight and Vaan rest here . The Onion Knight , having had Vaan appoint himself his " brother " to watch out for him , tries to tell Vaan his protectiveness isn ' t needed , but Vaan doesn ' t listen . In another scene , Firion tries to ask Lightning about his Wild Rose that she found , but is too embarrassed to continue once Kain arrives . " Theatrhythm Final Fantasy " . The " Final Fantasy VI " Phantom Train appears in the background of the Field Music Sequence for Terra ' s Theme . " Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade " . The Phantom Train appears in " Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade " as an enemy during an event called " Showdown " . In battle , Phantom Train uses Acid Rain . " Triple Triad ( Portal App ) " . The Phantom Train from " Final Fantasy VI " appears on a Triple Triad card . " " . The Interdimensional Train , also called the Ghost Train , is the transportation used by the main characters during the first half of the series to go to different locations in Wonderland . Unlike other Phantom Trains in the series , this is not a living entity , but rather a mechanical creation of Cid . Non - " Final Fantasy " Appearances . " Dragon Quest & Final Fantasy in Itadaki Street Portable " . Phantom Train appears in Itadaki Street Portable both as an area and as a card , with its original " Final Fantasy VI " appearance . As a chance card , the card ' s ability : Can warp back to the bank .