A Swiss rail operator has broken the record for the longest passenger train. The train had 100 passenger coaches and was 1.9km in length. It took 7 drivers to get it through 22 tunnels and across 48 bridges in the Swiss Alps. Rail is one of the most sustainable forms of transport for passengers and freight.the Gotthard base tunnel
With its 57 km, the Gotthard base tunnel is the longest railway tunnel in the world, and the core of the new transalpine railway axis AlpTransit. The twin single track high speed rail tunnels run between Erstfeld and Bodio in Switzerland.If you really want a long European train journey, head to Adler, just south of the Olympic host city Sochi. From there, you can catch a train up to Vorkuta on the edge of the Arctic Circle. The route zigzags a bit over its 89-hour, 4,200km journey, but it always stays on the European side of the Ural mountains.
Which country has the longest train journey : The longest train journeys in the world
- Trans-Siberian Railway (Russia)
- Beijing-Moscow Railway (China)
- California Zephyr (United States)
- The Ghan (Australia)
- The Maharajas' Express (India)
- The Indian Pacific (Australia)
- Palace on Wheels (India)
- Eastern and Oriental Express (Thailand/Singapore)
What is the longest road tunnel in Europe
the Lærdal tunnel
At 24.5 kilometres, the Lærdal tunnel is the world's longest road tunnel. The road links Aurland and Lærdal, in the heart of Sogn, and provides a ferry-free connection between Oslo and Bergen.
What is the shortest train tunnel in the world : Both tunnels, however, are longer than the Backbone Rock Tunnel near Shady Valley, Tennessee, which at around 20 feet (6.1 m) long, is the "world's shortest railroad tunnel."
Trans-Siberian Railway
| Train | Distance Covered in Miles |
|---|---|
| Trans-Siberian Railway | 5,772 miles |
| Beijing-Moscow Railway | 4,735 miles |
| Shanghai-Lhasa Railway | 2,666 miles |
| California Zephyr | 2,438 miles |
The Stourbridge Town branch line is a 0.8-mile (1.3 km) railway branch line, in Stourbridge, West Midlands, England. It is the shortest line in Britain, and could be defined as the shortest line in Europe to host a daily service.
Which train has no stops
The Trivandrum-Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express is the longest 'non-stop train' in India. It covers 528-km distance between Vadodara and Kota in 6.5 hours without any hault. Unbelievable, no.Blanka tunnel complex
Blanka Tunnel Complex (Czech: Tunelový komplex Blanka) is a part of the inner Prague Municipal Ring Road. It is the longest road tunnel in the Czech Republic and the longest city tunnel in Europe. The complex connects the area west of Prague Castle with Trója district in the northeast.European route E40 is the longest European route, more than 8,000 kilometres (4,971 miles) long, connecting Calais in France via Belgium, Germany, Poland, Ukraine, Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and Kyrgyzstan, with Ridder in Kazakhstan near the border with Russia and China.
Stourbridge Town line, England
Far down in the deep green forests of the West Midlands in England lies what claims to be the shortest railway branch line in Europe. The Stourbridge Town line measures a titchy 0.8 miles long with a mere two stops, travelling from Stourbridge Town to Stourbridge Junction.
What is the longest continuous train in Europe : If you really want a long European train journey, head to Adler, just south of the Olympic host city Sochi. From there, you can catch a train up to Vorkuta on the edge of the Arctic Circle. The route zigzags a bit over its 89-hour, 4,200km journey, but it always stays on the European side of the Ural mountains.
Is there a train that goes all around Europe : The Eurail Pass
With a single Eurail rail Pass, you can travel in up to 33 countries, hopping off along the way to experience Europe's most fascinating cities, monuments, and breathtaking scenery. Travel at your own pace and know that there is the perfect Eurail Pass for every European vacation!
Has a train ever missed a stop
Meanwhile, missed stops – the cause of the incident on the Swindon train – are not an irregular occurrence. In the four years to 2020, trains failed to stop at stations more than a million times, according to industry statistics.
The Laerdal Tunnel in western Norway is the longest road tunnel in the world. It takes about 20 minutes to pass through the tunnel. Brightly colored lights placed every six kilometers help drivers stay alert. There is also a rest area where weddings can be held.Gotthard Base Tunnel
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Official name | German: Gotthard-Basistunnel Italian: Galleria di base del San Gottardo Romansh: Tunnel da basa dal Sogn Gottard |
| Line | Gotthard Line |
| Location | Switzerland (Uri, Grisons and Ticino) |
| Coordinates | 46.83586°N 8.64647°E (north portal)46.37267°N 8.92535°E (south portal) |
What road in Europe has no speed limit : autobahns
Germany's autobahns are famous for being among the few public roads in the world without blanket speed limits for cars and motorcycles.