Hello profilers! Railroads must be nothing strange to you all, but what about the railroad crossing the sea, passing volcanoes or train lines made of ‘bamboo’?
It sounds ridiculous and insane. For many people the 1st thing pop into their mind will be images from Hollywood movies, which are unreal.
But they are real in fact. They are all existing on earth with a common thing: they’ll take the passengers through the heavenly landscapes yet one of the most dangerous places. Let’s find out what they are! The 10 most dangerous railroads
Number 10: Devil’s Nose Train, Ecuador
This is a dangerous train line of ecuador, built to connect the coastal city of Guayaquil and the capital Quito.
Nariz Del Diablo means Devil’s Nose has always been described as one of the scariest railroads in the world because it runs through the mountains and has very dangerous bends because next to it is the 2,170 m abyss of Andes mountain. Just a small incident is enough to make the trip an obsession.
At least 2000 workers have died from diseases and exhaustion complete this railway There are lots of passengers who take a seat in this train for the first time feel scared and they don’t want to get back there ever again. However, there are also plenty of people who feel exciting
Number 9: Georgetown Loop, the USA
Georgetown Loop is a railway that connects two adjacent towns, Georgetown and Silver Plume, in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, USA.
This narrow-gauge track was built in 1877 to serve the silver mining industry and was closed in 1939. It was not until 1984 that the railway was reopened for summer tourism.
This track is 7.2 km long, running along a ‘corkscrew’ mountain road with a height of about 200m above the ground.
This track runs through four bridges across the Clear Creek Valley, including the Devil’s Gate. At the height of 30m, the train must move very slowly and carefully every time crossing the bridge.
And of course, all the passengers will get panicky by that. Do you dare to go through an area that doesn’t know when volcanoes erupt?
If the answer is yes, the following railway Aso Minami in Kumamoto Prefecture is the perfect place for you.
Number 8: Aso Minami, Japan
Do you dare to pass by the area where lies a volcano that no one knows when it’ll erupt? If the answer is yes, then the railway named Aso Minami in Kumamoto Province is the perfect place for you.
This train traverses the most active volcanic region in Japan, and no one can predict exactly when volcanoes will work.
Although eruptions rarely occur but are not uncommon, the forest fragments burned by lava around this route are the clearest evidence for danger that always hiding itself.
Who knows when the danger will come to you while traveling through.
Number 7: Tren a las Nubes, Argentina
Completed in 1932, ‘Rails to the Clouds’ was named the best railway in South America. The 16-hour journey on a 434-kilometer long route departs once a week from the city of Salta in Argentina.
Initially, this railway was built for economic purposes but now it is open only to serve tourists. This track crosses tobacco fields and delta farms, through 29 bridges and 21 tunnels before climbing more than 4,200 m to the La Polvorilla viaduct.
That’s why Tren a las Nubes is ranked as the third dangerous railway in the world. It took 27 years to build.
Located on extremely dangerous rocky terrain, with zigzagging roads, Tren a las Nubes is such an unforgettable experience for any passenger.
Wow, that’s great when you can still view the clouds from a train, not a plane
Number 6: Argo Gede – Indonesia
Argo Gede is a railway line extending from Jakarta to Bandung City, the capital of West Java Province.
This train route passes through emerald green fields, lush mountains, and deep valleys make any one get goosebumps casting their eyes down.
The most dangerous part of the 3-hour journey is the Cikurutug Bridge, which is 60 meters high. It is crossed across two cliffs, this bridge allows the train to ‘fly’ over the vast tropical valley below.
Though it’s dangerous, this will also be a beautiful place to experience, for anyone who ‘likes the thrills’
Number 5: Bamboo Trains, Cambodia
Trains made from bamboo sound so freaking, right? The truth was that the Cambodian train lines were once built by the French, but were then devastated by the Khmer Rouge regime.
Local people later found a way to restore these roads by using bamboo to make railroad cars and other craft materials to travel on the rails.
Previously, this vehicle was said to be a very dangerous vehicle when there were people died while passing through it.
But now, people have reinforced the bamboo carts to make it safer. Tourists coming to Cambodia would also love to try going on a journey in this bamboo train.
Number 4: Schwyz-Stoos, Switzerland
One of the world’s steepest routes, which requires passengers to watch out for their stop before getting in.
The Schwyz-Stoos railway, which costs 44.6 million euros, was hailed as a major achievement of modern design techniques.
The carriages are designed cylindrical like beer barrels to keep passengers in an upright position, even when the train is up or down the 1,720-meter section.
Located at an altitude of 1,300 m above sea level, the road has a slope of up to 110% The train departs from a valley station near Schwyz and goes to the mountainous village of Stoos, where live only about 100 people, about 50 km to the south of Zurich.
Number 3: White Pass & Yukon Route, USA ‘
This is another dangerous railway line of the US. This railway system was built in just 26 months. 450 tons of explosives were used to clear the coast of Canada.
It was completed in 1900. Until now, this railway still uses the oldest and most ancient train, dating from 1881.
This 108km-long narrow-gauge railway connects the Port of Skagway Alaska, USA with Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada.
White Pass – Yukon Route has many slopes, dozens of bridges and some turns sticking to the cliffs. That’s why this route was named in this list.
It has become a popular tourist destination when it gives passengers on the train a chance to watch a splendid view of glaciers, mountains and waterfalls. Amazing!
Number 2: Kuranda Scenic, Australia
Australia’s Kuranda Scenic Railway was completed in 1891, running from Cairns to Kurunda. The trips are 1 hour apart and only take 45 minutes for a dreadful journey.
It passes through a large grid viaduct with spectacular views over Barron Falls and the Coral Sea. It across tunnels of 37 bridges at a height of 328 m above sea level on the Macalister mountain range with intimidating waterfalls and canyons.
This is where many trains derail due to landslides. Now, it’s time for the most interesting moment of the video.
That’s to decode the most controversial picture. The image of a train crossing the sea. The long stretch of train going ahead regardless of the strength of waves.
I’m gonna talk about the most unsafe railway in the world. Let’s get back to…
Number 1: Chennai-Rameswaram, India
The railway, built in 1914, connects southern India with Rameswaram Island, and has been recognized by UNESCO as one of the world’s cultural heritage.
Dubbed as the most dangerous train line because the route runs along an ice bridge which across the sea regardless of its 2km length.
It was so close to the water surface that the passengers on the train can only see the sea instead of the bridge.
Many passengers said they felt like they were walking on the beach. It was a very impressive, interesting but also heart-pounding feeling.
Plenty of people has admitted that it was so smothery after experiencing a “REAL MOVIE” Is your heart pounding like me?
