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Orient Express 1883 In 1883, the Orient Express began service from Paris to Istanbul, crossing six countries with the cooperation of ten different railroads. The train was famous for its five course French meals and for its passengers, who were often diplomats, royalty or government couriers. Back to Famous Trains

Japan’s renowned Bullet Train is the fastest in the world Bullet Train 1964 The Japanese Shinkansen, or Bullet Train, runs at speeds of more than 100 miles per hour over special tracks with minimal curves. In 1997, a newer version of the Bullet Train became the fastest, scheduled train in the world, regularly reaching speeds of up to 186 miles per hour. Back to Famous Trains

Indian Pacific 1970 Connecting the east and west coasts of Australia, the Indian Pacific runs from Sydney to Perth in three days, over a distance of 2,461 miles. This route has the world’s longest stretch of straight track, which lasts for 297 miles.

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1883 In 1883, the Orient Express began service from Paris to Istanbul, crossing six countries with the cooperation of ten different railroads. The train was famous for its five course French meals and for its passengers, who were often diplomats, royalty or government couriers.

Back to Famous Trains

Japan’s renowned Bullet Train is the fastest in the world

Bullet Train

1964 The Japanese Shinkansen, or Bullet Train, runs at speeds of more than 100 miles per hour over special tracks with minimal curves. In 1997, a newer version of the Bullet Train became the fastest, scheduled train in the world, regularly reaching speeds of up to 186 miles per hour.

Japan’s renowned Bullet Train is the fastest in the world

Indian Pacific

1970 Connecting the east and west coasts of Australia, the Indian Pacific runs from Sydney to Perth in three days, over a distance of 2,461 miles. This route has the world’s longest stretch of straight track, which lasts for 297 miles.

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Famous Trains: Europe and Africa

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TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about.

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Andersen’s Fairy Tales: Contents

The Celtic Twilight: A Teller of Tales

  • Did Birds Evolve from Dinosaurs?
  • The Twelve Dancing Princesses
  • Current Events This Week: January 2023
  • African Americans by the Numbers
  • Andersen’s Fairy Tales: Contents
  • The Celtic Twilight: A Teller of Tales