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India.com
6 days ago
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World's Longest Train: 8 engines, 682 coaches, and 5,648 wheels, THIS 7.3 kilometres long Train consists of..., top speed is...
New Delhi: In a massive development that promises to transform the country's connectivity, Indian Railways has recently operated the country's longest-ever train, 'Rudraastra,' on the tracks. According to the reports, this freight train is 4.5 kilometres long in total and has 354 wagons, pulled by seven locomotives. 'Rudraastra' started from Ganj Khwaja station and reached Garhwa Road, about 200 kilometres away, completing the journey in 5 hours. Now that you know about India's longest train, let's talk about the longest train in the world. Longest train in the world: Here are some of the key details The title of the world's longest train goes to The Australian BHP Iron Ore train The train operates in Australia. This is also a freight train. The Australian BHP Iron Ore train is 7.3 kilometres long and consists of 682 wagons. The train has the length that it could fit 22 Eiffel Towers along it. A train this long can't be pulled by just one or two locomotives, which is why it is hauled by eight. The entire train runs on 5,648 wheels. Its name is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records. The Australian BHP Iron Ore the longest train weight over 100,000 tonnes The Australian BHP Iron Ore train is used for transporting iron ore, which is why it is called the BHP Iron Ore train. This freight train carries a total of 99,734 tonnes of iron ore. BHP launched this train on 21 June 2001. It runs from the Yandi mine to Port Hedland in Australia, covering a distance of 275 kilometres in about 10 hours.
India.com
02-07-2025
- India.com
Not just 10, 20, or 50, this train has hundreds of coaches, long enough to fit 24 Eiffel Towers! World's longest train runs with no passengers; its name is..
Not just 10, 20, or 50, this train has hundreds of coaches, long enough to fit 24 Eiffel Towers! World's longest train runs with no passengers; its name from... There are many trains worldwide with various unique and amazing characteristics. Some trains are incredibly fast, like the Shanghai Maglev, China's fastest train, which can travel 460 km/h. Some trains traverse the longest routes in the world, like the Trans-Siberian Railway, which travels thousands of kilometers. Other trains are recognized globally for their opulence and comfort, allowing passengers to travel like a king with extravagant interiors and lavish services. There is a reason each train is special – speed, length, or luxury. World's longest train runs with no passengers; its name is…runs from… In this article, we will talk about a really special train. When a train passes, you often see people trying to count how many coaches it has. Freight trains typically have more coaches than passenger trains; they often have about 60 or 70 coaches. But there is one country that has a train with so many coaches that it is far more than 60 or 70 coaches; it is the world's longest train. It is…. 8 locomotive engines and 682 wagons, Australian BHP Iron Ore train is used for… The Australian BHP Iron Ore train is the world's longest train. It is a freight train and not a passenger train. The Australian BHP Iron Ore train was first operated on June 21, 2001. The train covers a distance of 7.3 kilometers from front to rear. It has 8 locomotive engines and 682 wagons and is used mainly for transporting iron ore. It is said there would be enough space for 24 Eiffel Towers in the length of the train if they were placed in line. This train has a weight of 100,000 tonnes. Australian BHP Iron Ore train is 7,300 metres long! This train operates in the Pilbara region of Australia and is 7,300 metres long and hauls over 99,000 tonnes of iron ore. The more interesting part is that it does not have a driver; it is operated from a distance, using AI navigation and real-time data. The Mount Newman Railway in South Africa was the longest train before the Australian BHP Iron Ore train. The most remarkable thing about this train was that it was driven by a single locomotive pilot, which is truly amazing. This train's most impressive feature was that it was operated by just one locomotive pilot, which is just incredible.
