Train travel is still popular in many countries around the world, with trains that have been operating for hundreds of years still attracting passengers today.
Long train journeys take travelers through many lands with diverse landscapes and weather. Below are the 6 longest train routes in the world, each with a journey of at least 50 hours.
Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area, USA
Amtrak's California Zephyr is a 2,400-mile (3,923 km) train that takes 51 hours to travel across the United States. The journey begins in Chicago, Illinois, and ends in San Francisco, California. Amtrak's California Zephyr website describes it as "one of the most beautiful train rides" in North America.
Amtrak's California Zephyr train passes through the snowy mountains. Photo: Amtrak History
Passengers on the train can see many famous natural landscapes such as the Rocky Mountains in North America, Gore Canyon in Colorado in the central United States. These places are likened to snow-covered wonderlands during the winter months.
Train fares vary depending on the route chosen and the departure station. Children under two years old travel free of charge. Children between two and 12 years old receive a 50% discount on all on-board services.
Dibrugarh to Kanyakumari, India
The train, called the Vivek Express, runs from Dibrugarh in the far north of India to Kanyakumari in the far south. It is the longest railway line in India in terms of both distance and time. The total length of the line is 4,154 km, stopping at 58 stations.
According to NewsBytes, travelers on this train will witness the diversity of culture, landscape, cuisine and language across each region of India.
Sydney to Perth, Australia
This train, operated by Indian Pacific, departs from Perth to Sydney, covering a total distance of 4,352 km in 70-75 hours. Passengers on this train will be able to admire the beautiful coastline stretching from east to west of Australia. Passengers can choose to board the train in Sydney or Perth.
A train ride through the arid desert of Australia. Photo: Luxury Escapes
In addition to the sea, the train also passes through many Australian landscapes such as mountain ranges, deserts, gold mines, rocky valleys, subtropical grasslands. The train also includes the longest straight stretch of railway in the world - the Trans-Australian Railway across the Nullarbor Plain.
Toronto to Vancouver, Canada
This journey takes visitors through famous landscapes in Canada including the Rocky Mountains and the Laurentian Plateau. If lucky, visitors can encounter wild animals such as moose and bears as the train passes through the Laurentian Plateau. This train is about 4,460 km long, traveling in 4 days, operating twice a week. There are three classes of seats for passengers to choose from: economy class, premium class (sleeper plus) and business class (prestige).
Moscow to Vladivostok, Russia
This is a 100-year-old railway line across Siberia, 9,289 km long, traveling in 7 days and 7 nights. The railway passes through eight time zones, visitors will admire the constant changes in landscape and weather.
Autumn scenery on the Trans-Siberian train. Photo: Alexei Zadonsky
The line also has two other legs, Trans-Mongolia and Trans-Manchuria (China). The railway system is being expanded to connect with Korea and Tokyo, Japan.
Bich Phuong (According to NewsBytes )
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