We’ve all stood by the tracks to count the coaches of a moving train just for fun. However, there is one country that has a train with so many coaches. It is even known as the world’s longest train. You might be wondering if the train might have 80-90 coaches. However, this train runs approximately several kilometers long, and it has more than 600 coaches.
This train is the longest in the world, with 682 wagons, and requires eight engines to pull it. Over 7.3 kilometers long, it holds the world record for the longest train. The most astonishing part of this lengthy train is that, despite its record, there are no passengers. Yes, this record-breaking train does not carry a single passenger.
The Australian BHP Iron Ore train is currently the longest in the world. 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.
This is the longest train in the world, featuring 682 cars. It can hold a total of 24 Eiffel Towers connected end to end, an incredible length. To pull this enormous train, 8 engines are needed, not forgetting that the total weight is about 100,000 tons. The Australian BHP Iron Ore began its service in June 2001.
