Every train journey gives some memorable moments. You can travel to almost all places in the world by train. However, some railroads are famous for historical value, beauty, nature, and culture, while some railroads are thrilling as well as scary. Today we are going to tell about the 10 most dangerous railway routes in the world.
Overall, this railway route is full of beauty. This route is a total of three hours between Jakarta and Bandung in Indonesia. Traveling on this route becomes dangerous when the train passes over the Sikurutug Torna Trestle Bridge over a subtropical valley. At this moment it seems as if you are flying in the sky.
Everyone must have seen railroads on rocks and high bridges, but here we are talking about trains running on the sea. This rail route is built over the sea to reach Rameshwaram Island in South India. More than two kilometers of this route fall on the sea. The train passes through Pamban Bridge (Cantilever Bridge). It was built during the turn of the twentieth century.
The Aso Minami Rail Route in Japan takes you around Japan’s most active volcano. You can see a forest lit by lava on your way. Without knowing when this active volcano could strike again. It is one of the most dangerous roads in the world.
This railroad located in New Mexico, USA, is quite old. It was constructed in the year 1881 but in view of the danger, it was closed twice in the year 2002 as well.
In America, this train track was initially made for the transport of materials and humans. This railroad includes a magnificent 100 feet long bridge, the Devil’s Gate. When the train passes through this bridge it moves slowly. If you have the courage of iron, then look down and see the valley.
Alaska is full of snowy mountains and peaks. The railroad was built here in the late 19th century. The railroad is said to be connected to the side of the mountain. Built during the Klondike Gold Rush, this train is now just a tourist train for thrill-seekers.
This railroad is a masterpiece of engineering located in north-central Argentina. It took 27 years to complete this rail route. The route includes 21 tunnels, 13 major bridges, zig-zag routes, and spirals, making this train journey almost a roller coaster ride. This road is close to the Chilean border.
This train passes through the borders of Myanmar. The entire route is called the Death Railway. This route is dangerous due to its high-altitude rock tracks, mountainous paths, and dense forest. However, the train is named after those who died while building it during World War II. The most dangerous part of the route is up the Kwai River.
As the name suggests, this is one of the aesthetically pleasing routes through Barron Gorge National Park in Australia. The track has been in use since the 19th century. The track is famous for its steep curves, waterfalls, and dense rainforest trails covering the park’s wooded area.
This railroad is very dangerous. This train is named after Narizdale Diablo (Satan). This rail route is located in the Andes Mountains, which is at an altitude of 9000 feet above sea level. Cliffs, hilltops, and hairpin twists are all part of the journey.
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