Khatarnak Railway Routes: When it comes to travel, a lot of things keep going on in our mind, like the sights of that place or the food. When you think about the travel budget, nothing seems better than the train. But do you know that there are some train routes all over the world which are quite dangerous. So today we know about some dangerous railway routes famous around the world.
1) Chennai Rameswaram Rail Route, India
The rail route was built over the sea to reach Rameswaram Island. It was opened in 1914 and covers 2065 meters of the sea. The bridge is called Padman Bridge and is one of the marvels of Indian engineering.
2) Argo Gede Train Rail Route
This train runs from Jakarta to Bandung. This three hour ride is completely full of adventure. The main route it takes is the Hai Sikurutug Pylon Trestle Bridge in Indonesia. From here, travelers get a view of the Deep Sub-Tropical Valley. This is quite dangerous.
3) White Pass and Yukon Route, Alaska
It is the connecting route from Skagway, Alaska to the Port of Whitehorse, Yukon. This rail route is called ‘Cliff to Cliff’. Nowadays this route is used only for tourism purposes. It is an amazing experience and one of the most dangerous rides.
4) Aso Minami Route, Japan
Passing through an active volcano, the Aso Minami Route is considered one of the most dangerous railway tracks in the world. It crosses Mount Aso, the largest active volcano in Japan. Further, the train passes through a delicate iron bridge, which is narrow and unfenced.
5) Train a las Nubes, Argentina
Train A las Nubes is a 217 km long route connecting Salta, Argentina and Polvorillo, Chile. It was started in 1921 and took 27 years to complete. It started in 1948. It passes through the highest mountains and deepest valleys.