Switzerland created a world record by running the longest passenger train on earth. The train is designed to commemorate the 175th anniversary of the country’s first train system.
The world’s longest electric passenger train ran through the Swiss Alps with 100 coaches, measuring 1910 meters. It was operated by seven train drivers and 21 technicians.
The Swiss transport company, Rhaetian Railway (RhB), operated the train on the Bernina/Albula trail from Preda to Bergen. The journey began from Preda at 2:20 PM and reached Landwasser Viaduct exactly at 3:30 PM.
The length of the train is 1.9 km, During its journey, the train crossed 22 tunnels and 48 bridges.
The longest train ran through the UNESCO World Heritage Site for 24.9 km. As per International Rail Journal, the RhB took nearly eight months for the preparation of this gala spectacle. Weighing a colossal 2990 tons, the train managed to maintain an average speed of 30-35 km per hour.
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