6 of the World's Longest Railway Lines, Stretching Tens of Thousands of Kilometers

Besides airplanes, trains are also widely used by the public as a means of transportation for both short and long distances. Trains also have various classes, ranging from ordinary to exclusive. However, it turns out that there are very long train routes in the world.

According to Yahoo News, here are 6 of the longest train routes in the world.

1. Moscow to Pyongyang – 10,266 km
2. The Trans-Siberian Railway – 9,289.13 km
3. Toronto to Vancouver – 4,465.9 km
4. Chicago to Los Angeles – 4,388.7 km
5. Sydney to Perth – 4,351.6 km
6. Dibrugarh to Kanyakumari – 4,218 km

The railway line from Moscow to Pyongyang is recorded as the longest train route in the world, reaching 10,266 km. This route is offered by the North Korean State Railway for freight services and connects with the Trans-Siberian Railway passenger line.

The Trans-Siberian Railway, as the second longest railway line in the world, departs from Moscow every two days, passing through various time zones, and finally arrives in Vladivostok about six days later.

Passengers can see various sights, from the Ural Mountains, vast grasslands, Lake Baikal, and colorful coniferous forests. This railway line is planned to be extended to connect Tokyo and London.

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