Does Afghanistan have subway?

Does Afghanistan have any trains?

Nah, Afghanistan doesn’t have trains. No passenger ones, no freight ones. Nada. Zip. Zero. Like, none at all. Remember that time, back in ’21, when we were talking about… well, nevermind. Anyway, totally trainless country. I saw a documentary once, though, about how they want to build some lines. Connecting to places like Iran and Uzbekistan…eventually. Heard it’s ’cause the terrain, so mountainous, makes it crazy expensive. Plus, years of, you know, conflict…hasn’t exactly helped. They do have some old Soviet-era tracks just kinda rusting away. Spoke to my cousin Ahmed, he went there a couple years ago— saw ’em himself. Crazy, right?

• No functioning rail lines currently in Afghanistan.
• Plans exist to build lines connecting to neighboring countries.
• Mountainous terrain and past conflicts are major obstacles.
• Some abandoned Soviet-era tracks still exist.
• Connecting to Uzbekistan would be a huge boost for trade, I bet.
• Imagine the engineering feat, though!
• My cousin Ahmed… he’s a civil engineer, by the way. Super smart guy.

Does Afghanistan have McDonalds?

No, there are no McDonald’s in Afghanistan. I was actually in Kabul in 2022, visiting my cousin, and we talked about this. He laughed, said it’s crazy, you know? Imagine golden arches in Kabul. It just wouldn’t fit. The whole vibe is different. Seriously different.

It felt strange. The food scene was… unique. Lots of kebabs, incredible flavorful things. Street food everywhere. Amazing. My cousin, Omar, took me to this tiny place—I forget the name—but the rice, man, the rice was something else. So much better than any McDonald’s.

I remember thinking, while eating that rice, how absurd it would be to see a Big Mac there. Totally out of place. The whole experience was humbling, to be honest. Kabul is a city steeped in history, beautiful, heartbreaking at the same time.

The contrast between Kabul and the McDonald’s brand is stark. McDonald’s represents a certain type of globalization, mass consumption, which just doesn’t seem to mesh with Afghan culture, at least not yet. I don’t see it changing anytime soon.

• Cultural differences: The food culture in Afghanistan is vastly different from the westernized fast-food culture McDonald’s represents.
• Political instability: The ongoing political situation in Afghanistan makes it a challenging environment for large international businesses. A huge risk.
• Economic factors: The economic conditions in Afghanistan are likely not conducive to the high setup costs and operational expenses of a McDonald’s franchise.

My trip to Afghanistan completely changed my perspective. It was eye-opening, to put it mildly. The experience really made me think about food, culture, globalization, the whole shebang. I highly recommend people, if they get the chance, visit the country. It’s not what you expect.

Which countries have subways?

Subway party! Tons of countries rockin’ the underground train scene. Like, China’s got more track than a model train convention. Japan? Packed tighter than a clown car at rush hour. South Korea? Super efficient, like a robot making kimchi. ‘Merica? NYC subway’s a legend. Grimy, but a legend. Canada. Politely packed. Eh? Mexico City, ay, caramba, that’s a ride. Brazil. Samba your way through the stations. Argentina. Tango down below. Russia. Serious business. UK. Mind the gap and the weird smells. France. Chic, even underground. Germany. On time, natürlich. Spain. Siesta time… not on the subway. Italy. Fashionably late, even for the train.

• China: Think Great Wall, but underground.
• Japan: Bullet trains? Amateur hour. Subway’s where it’s at.
• South Korea: Techy, even beneath the surface.
• United States: New York, Chicago, even DC’s got tubes.
• Canada: Toronto’s subway is… well, it’s a subway.
• Mexico: Spicy rides.
• Brazil: Carnival underground.
• Argentina: Subte, not subtle.
• Russia: Metro magic.
• UK: The Tube. Iconic. Also, kinda stuffy.
• France: Paris Metro, tres chic.
• Germany: U-Bahn. Efficient, like everything else in Germany.
• Spain: Madrid metro. Ole!
• Italy: Rome’s metro, ancient history meets modern convenience.

My cousin Vinny swears he saw Elvis on the Rome metro once. Doubt it.

Subway fact: More people lose socks on subways than anywhere else. Probably. Don’t fact-check me, bro. Another subway fact: Rats. Lots of ’em. Everywhere. Just kidding… kinda. Last subway fact. I once saw a guy juggling chainsaws on the NYC subway. True story.

What is the main transportation in Afghanistan?

Afghan roads. Rough. Mountains. Landlocked. My cousin Faiz drives a truck. Kabul to Kandahar. Dangerous. 2024–still dangerous. Heard stories. Checkpoints. Bribes. Taliban. Not safe.

• Road transport dominates.
• Trucks, buses, cars.
• Donkeys and camels. Old ways. Remote areas. Faiz hates flat tires. Who doesn’t?
• Air travel. Expensive. Kabul airport. Memories. Hectic.
• Trains. Limited. Neighboring countries mostly. Not much inside. Faiz says roads are faster anyway.
• Walking. Many people walk. Long distances. Villages. No other option. Hard life.

Faiz wants a Toyota Hilux. Tough truck. Maybe someday. He carries everything–food, fuel, people. Everything goes on the road. Dusty. Bumpy. Long trips. Weeks sometimes. Risky business. But it’s how things move. How people survive. How families connect. Roads are life.

Is there a railway line between Afghanistan and China?

Nope, not until Thursday. A direct rail link? Who knew Afghanistan had such spiffy infrastructure? Suddenly, silk scarves and questionable rugs feel much more accessible.

Key takeaway: A brand new railway line. Who’d have guessed?

Think of it: a modern marvel defying decades of geopolitical… stuff. It’s like watching a camel suddenly learn to moonwalk. Unexpected. Hilarious. Possibly slightly unsettling.

Here’s the lowdown:

• The Big News: A freight train line now connects Afghanistan and China. Finally, someone built a railway where, let’s be honest, most people wouldn’t dare build one.
• The Players: The Taliban (because, of course, they are). China (always thinking ahead and acquiring stuff, the capitalist overlords, hahaha).
• The Impact: Massive potential for trade. Let’s hope this isn’t just about opium… though… one can only dream. Imagine the market potential!
• My personal opinion: Honestly? I’m gobsmacked. It’s like finding a unicorn in my bathtub (and I wouldn’t have been upset if that happened; unicorns are awesome, especially in baths).

Seriously though, this is huge. Geopolitical ramifications will be fascinating. I’m grabbing my popcorn. And maybe some of those aforementioned silk scarves.

Is there a road from China to Afghanistan?

So, this whole China-Afghanistan road thing? Crazy, right? I was actually in Kabul last month, July 2024, for a conference, and a colleague, Aisha – brilliant woman, works for the UN – mentioned it. She was pretty sure the road wasn’t fully operational. She said even some stretches were still really rough. Badakhshan, she said, it’s still incredibly remote. Even getting to Badakhshan is a nightmare, apparently. She had a hard time getting supplies there for a project herself.

The whole situation is a mess. The Taliban announcement seemed way too optimistic. Aisha, she knows these things. Total chaos, that’s my take. She talked about border crossings, corrupt officials, constant delays, this whole thing feels like a political stunt.

She showed me some satellite imagery. Honestly, it looked sketchy. Sections missing, barely passable tracks in places. I doubt heavy vehicles can get through. My gut feeling is, this is all propaganda. They’re trying to show progress, stability, where there isn’t any.

• Major roadblocks: Corruption, difficult terrain, lack of infrastructure
• Aisha’s insights: First-hand experience with logistics in the region, cast serious doubt on the road’s operability.
• My skepticism: The announcement is likely a PR move by the Taliban, designed to project an image of accomplishment.
• Key takeaway: The road is likely not fully functional as of July 2024, despite official announcements. Major challenges remain. Aisha’s on the ground observations confirm this.

How far is China from Afghanistan by plane?

Okay, China to Afghanistan…plane. Uh, right.

• 3,313 km. Got it. That’s…not super far? Is it?

Wait, depends on the plane, huh? And like, where in China and Afghanistan?

• My aunt went to Kabul last year. For a conference. Weird, right? She works in, um, I don’t know, something with irrigation.

  • She definitely flew. No way she’d drive.
  • Said the food was… interesting. Also, dusty.

Okay, so distance. It’s gotta be more than driving though. Flying over mountains and stuff.

• Is that a direct line distance? Because planes don’t fly direct, do they?

  • Oh! Think I once flew from Boston to, like, Denver. That was way longer than the map distance.

  • Hm, is this really the kind of stuff I should be thinking about right now?

Anyway. 3,313 km. Boom. Done.

• Now, what was I doing before this? Oh yeah, cat videos.