FAQ

What is the longest railway?

The Trans-Siberian Railway at 9,289 km from Moscow to Vladivostok, crossing 7 time zones and taking 6 days to travel end to end.

What is the fastest train?

The Shanghai Maglev reaches 460 km/h. Among conventional trains, the TGV holds the test record at 574.8 km/h. In regular service, the Shinkansen and TGV operate at 320 km/h.

What is the highest railway?

The Qinghai-Tibet Railway reaches 5,072 m at the Tanggula Pass. The Jungfrau Railway in Switzerland reaches 3,454 m. Pike Peak Cog Railway in the USA reaches 4,301 m.

What is the longest tunnel?

The Gotthard Base Tunnel in Switzerland at 57.1 km is the longest railway tunnel. The Channel Tunnel at 50.45 km is the longest undersea tunnel.