10 countries own the longest railway in the world

America, China, Russia, India . are the countries that own the longest railway in the world.

America - 250,000km

Railway in North America.

America is the country with the longest railway network in the world. Accordingly, freight transport accounts for 80% of the nation's railway network, while the railway network awaits passengers 35,000km long.

The US rail network consists of 538 railroads of private organizations. In particular, Union Pacific Railroad and BNSF Railroad is one of the largest railway transport companies in the world. The US is planning to build a national high-speed rail system with a length of 27,000km from now to 2030.

China - 100,000km

Railway line in China.

China railway network is the 2nd largest in the world. The operation of the railways is operated by the National Highway Corporation, receiving more than 2.08 billion passengers and 3.22 billion tons of cargo by 2013. Railway is a popular means of transportation in China. . China's railway network consists of 90,000km of ordinary railway and about 10,000km of high-speed railway.

Russia - 85,500km

Modern railway line in Russia.

Standing at No. 3 is Russia, in 2013, the railway industry has welcomed more than 1.08 billion passengers and 1.2 billion tons of goods. Trans-Siberian railway with a length of 9,289km, is one of the most 'busy' railway lines in the world.

India - 65,000km

Indian Railway.

The longest Indian national railway network in the world, with a length of over 65,000km. In 2013, the railroad sector served about 8 billion passengers and 1.01 million tons of cargo. The Indian railway network is divided into 17 zones and operates with more than 19,000 trains a day, including 12,000 passenger trains and 7,000 freight trains.

Canada - 48,000km

Canadian railways.

The railroad sector operates with two lines, one is the national railroad, the other is Canada - Pacific railway, with a total length of 48,000km. In particular, the national railway 12,500km long operating inter-city transport. At the same time there is a small railway line for rural passengers. In Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver cities, there is a system of trains throughout the country. In Canada, there is not yet a high-speed rail line built yet.

Germany - 41,000km

German aerial railway.

Deutshe Bahn - a German rail transport company based in Berlin is considered to be the dominant company in the country's railway network, accounting for about 80% of total cargo traffic and 99% of long-distance passenger traffic. .

In addition, there are more than 150 private railway companies operating on German railways, providing passenger and cargo services in the region. The S-Bahn serves the suburbs, while the Hamburg Cologne Express (HKX) is the major long-distance passenger operator.

Australia - 40,000km

Australian railways.

Most of the rail network infrastructure in Australia is under control and maintained by the government. However, in Australia, a high-speed railway system has not yet been built.

Argentina - 36,000km

Argentine railway.

Argentina's railway network ranks 8th in the world. Before the Second World War, Argentina owned a 47,000km railway network, but after that, due to severe damage by the war, the nation's railway line is only 36,000km long.

France - 29,000km

Railway in France.

France owns the second largest railway network in Europe and the 9th largest in the world. France's railway network mainly serves passengers. French national railway company - SNCF is the main railway operator in the country.

Brazil - 28,000km

Brazilian railway.

Brazil's railway system is currently operating with up to 4 gauge lines. Width (1,600mm): 4,057km (14.2%); one meter (1,000mm) size: 23,489km (84.1%); Three-track cage (1,000 mm and 1,600 mm): 33 km (1.1%); Standard gauge (1,435mm): 202.4 km (0.7%). A total of 28,084km (1,122 km of electrification) - excluding urban roads. 12km of narrow gauge of 762mm is kept as a heritage railway. There are also ten metro routes (including three under construction).