Trains that look like they came out of a fairy tale: The most interesting shots from different parts of the world
Rail transport is one of the most preferred modes of travel in the world. Millions of people choose train travel from time to time, both for its historical feel and because the journeys are enjoyable. Here are some of the most surreal trains and beautiful train journeys.
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1. One of the longest and heaviest trains in the world, the Mauritania iron ore train stretches up to 3 km, travels 704 km, and consists of 200-300 wagons, each weighing 84 tons.
2. Lake Burlinskoye, a pink-colored lake in Siberia, is crossed by a railway line.
3. A very long train slowly navigating the curves at the Sentinel in the Mojave Desert after sunset.
In November, trains traveling from Ichihara to Ninose stations in Kyoto slow down, allowing passengers to admire the breathtaking autumn foliage. When the train's lights are turned off, the natural beauty of the scenery becomes even more striking.
The 5th Alaska Railroad, this line has a track length of 760 km and this railway transport offers wild landscapes along the way.
The Bernina Express is a breathtaking line that connects Chur (Davos) in Switzerland to Poschiavo and Tirano in Italy. This line is a train route that passes through the Swiss Engadin Alps.
7. Liziba Station, located in Chongqing in southwestern China, is famous for its unique design that allows light rail trains to pass directly through a residential building.
The 8th Techno Train Nuremberg offers a 7-hour non-stop wild train service through the natural Bavarian landscape from Nuremberg to Munich.
9. A street in Hanoi, Vietnam, where a train passes through several times a day.