{"id":2927,"date":"2023-10-06T18:46:28","date_gmt":"2023-10-06T18:46:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/?p=2927"},"modified":"2023-10-06T20:38:30","modified_gmt":"2023-10-06T20:38:30","slug":"duniya-bhar-ki-trains-ke-11-facts-anokhatrip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/duniya-bhar-ki-trains-ke-11-facts-anokhatrip","title":{"rendered":"11 Duniya Bhar Ki Trains Ke Fascinating Facts: Ek Anokha Safar"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For decades, trains have been a vital part of our lives, revolutionizing transportation and connecting people across great distances. Whether you&#8217;re a train aficionado or just interested in stories of human ingenuity, these 11 fascinating facts about trains from around the world will astound you. As an added bonus, we&#8217;ll look into Zoop, an online railway e-catering service that&#8217;s making train journeys even more enjoyable.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/duniya-bhar-ki-trains-ke-11-facts-anokhatrip\/#11_Fascinating_Facts_From_Around_The_World\" title=\"11 Fascinating Facts From Around The World\">11 Fascinating Facts From Around The World<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/duniya-bhar-ki-trains-ke-11-facts-anokhatrip\/#1_Indias_Timeless_Gem_The_Worlds_Oldest_Working_Steam_Locomotive\" title=\"1. India&#8217;s Timeless Gem: The World&#8217;s Oldest Working Steam Locomotive\">1. India&#8217;s Timeless Gem: The World&#8217;s Oldest Working Steam Locomotive<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/duniya-bhar-ki-trains-ke-11-facts-anokhatrip\/#2_Platform_Extravaganza_Gorakhpurs_Record-Breaking_Railway_Platform\" title=\"2. Platform Extravaganza: Gorakhpur&#8217;s Record-Breaking Railway Platform\">2. Platform Extravaganza: Gorakhpur&#8217;s Record-Breaking Railway Platform<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/duniya-bhar-ki-trains-ke-11-facts-anokhatrip\/#3_Speed_Demons_Japans_Rocketing_Shinkansen_Trains\" title=\"3. Speed Demons: Japan&#8217;s Rocketing Shinkansen Trains\">3. Speed Demons: Japan&#8217;s Rocketing Shinkansen Trains<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/duniya-bhar-ki-trains-ke-11-facts-anokhatrip\/#4_A_Journey_Across_Continents_The_Epic_Trans-Siberian_Railway\" title=\"4. A Journey Across Continents: The Epic Trans-Siberian Railway\">4. A Journey Across Continents: The Epic Trans-Siberian Railway<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/duniya-bhar-ki-trains-ke-11-facts-anokhatrip\/#5_Luxury_on_Rails_The_Legendary_Orient_Express\" title=\"5. Luxury on Rails: The Legendary Orient Express\">5. Luxury on Rails: The Legendary Orient Express<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/duniya-bhar-ki-trains-ke-11-facts-anokhatrip\/#6_Defying_Gravity_Germanys_Floating_Schwebebahn\" title=\"6. Defying Gravity: Germany&#8217;s Floating Schwebebahn\">6. Defying Gravity: Germany&#8217;s Floating Schwebebahn<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/duniya-bhar-ki-trains-ke-11-facts-anokhatrip\/#7_All_Aboard_History_The_Birth_of_Public_Railways\" title=\"7. All Aboard History: The Birth of Public Railways\">7. All Aboard History: The Birth of Public Railways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/duniya-bhar-ki-trains-ke-11-facts-anokhatrip\/#8_Scaling_New_Heights_The_Jungfraubahn_to_the_%E2%80%98Top_of_Europe\" title=\"8. Scaling New Heights: The Jungfraubahn to the &#8216;Top of Europe&#8217;\">8. Scaling New Heights: The Jungfraubahn to the &#8216;Top of Europe&#8217;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/duniya-bhar-ki-trains-ke-11-facts-anokhatrip\/#9_The_Thrill_of_Train_Street_Hanois_Unusual_Railroad_Experience\" title=\"9. The Thrill of Train Street: Hanoi&#8217;s Unusual Railroad Experience\">9. The Thrill of Train Street: Hanoi&#8217;s Unusual Railroad Experience<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/duniya-bhar-ki-trains-ke-11-facts-anokhatrip\/#10_Beneath_the_Sea_The_Marvel_of_the_Channel_Tunnel\" title=\"10. Beneath the Sea: The Marvel of the Channel Tunnel\">10. Beneath the Sea: The Marvel of the Channel Tunnel<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/duniya-bhar-ki-trains-ke-11-facts-anokhatrip\/#Bonus_Fact_Zoop_%E2%80%93_Indias_Favorite_Train_Food_Delivery_Service\" title=\"Bonus Fact: Zoop &#8211; India\u2019s Favorite Train Food Delivery Service\">Bonus Fact: Zoop &#8211; India\u2019s Favorite Train Food Delivery Service<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Fascinating_Facts_From_Around_The_World\"><\/span><b>11 Fascinating Facts From Around The World<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2932\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/6-Oct-1200x630-for-content1-.webp\" alt=\"railway facts from around the world\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Indias_Timeless_Gem_The_Worlds_Oldest_Working_Steam_Locomotive\"><\/span><b>1. India&#8217;s Timeless Gem: The World&#8217;s Oldest Working Steam Locomotive<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Fairy Queen, which was built in 1855, is the world&#8217;s oldest running steam locomotive in India. It has been painstakingly conserved and continues to operate on special heritage cruises on occasion!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Platform_Extravaganza_Gorakhpurs_Record-Breaking_Railway_Platform\"><\/span><b>2. Platform Extravaganza: Gorakhpur&#8217;s Record-Breaking Railway Platform<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Gorakhpur Junction in Gorakhpur, India, has the world&#8217;s longest railway platform, reaching over 1,366.33 meters. This station is a frequent transit point for commuters traveling to numerous Northern Indian destinations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/order-food-delivery-in-train\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Final-1080x90-cta.webp\" alt=\"Order Food in train delivered to your seat\" width=\"1080\" height=\"90\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Speed_Demons_Japans_Rocketing_Shinkansen_Trains\"><\/span><b>3. Speed Demons: Japan&#8217;s Rocketing Shinkansen Trains<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Japan&#8217;s Shinkansen, also known as the &#8220;bullet train,&#8221; is renowned for its incredible speed. The fastest Shinkansen, the F7 series, can reach mind-boggling speeds of up to 400 kilometers per hour!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_A_Journey_Across_Continents_The_Epic_Trans-Siberian_Railway\"><\/span><b>4. A Journey Across Continents: The Epic Trans-Siberian Railway<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stretching across Russia, the Trans-Siberian Railway is the longest railway line in the world, covering a distance of approximately 9,289 kilometers. It offers breathtaking views of Russia&#8217;s diverse landscapes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Luxury_on_Rails_The_Legendary_Orient_Express\"><\/span><b>5. Luxury on Rails: The Legendary Orient Express<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Orient Express is a legendary luxury train that previously ran between Paris and Istanbul. It has been featured in various books, films, and television shows, including Agatha Christie&#8217;s famous novel- &#8220;Murder on the Orient Express.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Defying_Gravity_Germanys_Floating_Schwebebahn\"><\/span><b>6. Defying Gravity: Germany&#8217;s Floating Schwebebahn<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Schwebebahn, a unique suspended monorail system in Wuppertal, Germany, has been in operation since 1901. It&#8217;s an engineering marvel that still surprises people to this day, by appearing to &#8220;float&#8221; above the Wupper River.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_All_Aboard_History_The_Birth_of_Public_Railways\"><\/span><b>7. All Aboard History: The Birth of Public Railways<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the United Kingdom, the Stockton and Darlington Railway changed the way people traveled by becoming the world&#8217;s first public railway. It opened in 1825, marking the start of the railway revolution.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Scaling_New_Heights_The_Jungfraubahn_to_the_%E2%80%98Top_of_Europe\"><\/span><b>8. Scaling New Heights: The Jungfraubahn to the &#8216;Top of Europe&#8217;<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Jungfraubahn in Switzerland takes passengers to the Jungfraujoch, the &#8220;Top of Europe,&#8221; at an elevation of 11,332 ft above sea level. It is Europe&#8217;s highest railway station.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_The_Thrill_of_Train_Street_Hanois_Unusual_Railroad_Experience\"><\/span><b>9. <\/b><b>The Thrill of Train Street: Hanoi&#8217;s Unusual Railroad Experience<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A narrow residential neighborhood called &#8220;Train Street&#8221; in Hanoi, Vietnam, has tracks running through it. A train travels through the street twice a day, just inches away from the houses, creating a unique and thrilling spectacle.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Beneath_the_Sea_The_Marvel_of_the_Channel_Tunnel\"><\/span><b>10. Beneath the Sea: The Marvel of the Channel Tunnel<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Channel Tunnel, which connects the United Kingdom with France, is an engineering marvel. It is the longest undersea tunnel in the world, reaching 50.45 kilometers beneath the English Channel.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bonus_Fact_Zoop_%E2%80%93_Indias_Favorite_Train_Food_Delivery_Service\"><\/span><b>Bonus Fact: Zoop &#8211; India\u2019s Favorite Train Food Delivery Service<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2931\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/6-Oct-1200x630-for-content2-.webp\" alt=\"food in train\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zoop is an online train food delivery service that has transformed the way Indian train passengers dine in trains. As the official e-catering partner of IRCTC, Zoop offers a wide choice of mouthwatering meals on train, catering to varied preferences. What sets Zoop apart is its pledge to exclusively deliver from FSSAI-approved (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) restaurants, ensuring the highest safety standards for your train food delivery. Passengers can savor both international and regional cuisines, enriching their train journeys with an unforgettable culinary experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trains continue to be a symbol of human inventiveness and connectivity, with each country bringing its own stories and inventions to the world of train travel. These fascinating facts, ranging from vintage locomotives to cutting-edge high-speed trains, remind us of our enduring fascination with trains and their significance in shaping our world. So, the next time you board a train, pause to appreciate the rich history and different experiences that train travel has to offer. Don&#8217;t forget to check out Zoop&#8217;s hasslefree train food delivery, and enjoy yummy meals on train, during your upcoming travel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/fGC622\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2417\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/New-orange-Google-Apple-1080x90-final-cta-1.webp\" alt=\"Download the Zoop App now from Google &amp; Apple App Stores\" width=\"1080\" height=\"90\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hume roz kuch naya seekhne ko milta hai, aur aaj woh hai trains ke baare mein 11 interesting facts with a bonus point in the end!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2929,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[137,99,227,14],"tags":[372],"class_list":["post-2927","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-e-catering","category-special-trains-list","category-train-journey","category-travel-tips","tag-best-irctc-authorised-train-food"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2927","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2927"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2927\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2934,"href":"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2927\/revisions\/2934"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2929"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2927"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2927"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2927"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}