World’s Slowest Train: This ‘Express’ train takes 12 hours to cover just 290 km but always stays in high-demand, operates in…, name is…

New Delhi: Did you know that the Glacier Express in Switzerland is often considered the world’s slowest express train? The Glacier Express, though an express train, covers a 291 km distance in approximately 8 hours, resulting in an average speed of around 37 km/h (23 mph). The Nilgiri Mountain Railway in India also operates at a very slow speed, around 9 km/h (5.6 mph). Speaking of India, the Vande Bharat Express running on the Delhi to Bhopal route is the fastest train, with a speed of 160 km per hour. On the other hand, the slowest train is the Ooty-Nilgiri train.

The Indian Railways under the Narendra Modi government has witnessed humongous changes in the past 10 years. The government in the centre has introduced a slew of initiatives and schemes that have made the traveling experience of passengers comfortable and convenient. In India, crores of people commute by train every day. Thousands of trains transport passengers to their destinations. Some trains run as fast as the wind, while others are so slow that even covering a few kilometers takes hours. Today, in this article, we will not talk about the slowest train in India but in the world.

Glacier Express:

This train passes through the Swiss Alps, connecting Zermatt and St. Moritz. Its slow speed is intentional, allowing passengers to appreciate the breathtaking views of mountains, gorges, and villages. For some, these scenes are the beauty of nature, while others may find them intimidating. To ensure that passengers do not feel nauseous or experience stomach discomfort during the journey, a special type of wine is served on board. A large number of tourists take this train to enjoy the scenic views of nature.

Here are some of the features of the train:

  • The Glacier Express is the slowest train in the world.
  • Running at a speed of just 29 kilometers per hour, this train holds the title of the slowest train in the world.
  • The Glacier Express connects the Zermatt and St. Moritz stations in Switzerland.
  • This train began operating in the year 1930.
  • Although its speed is low, the route it travels is incredibly scenic.
  • Over its 290-kilometer journey, the train passes through more than 90 tunnels and crosses 300 bridges.

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