Which country has highest number of trains in the world?

Who has the most trains in the world?

China, hands down. Forget the ambiguous “largest fleet” nonsense. They’ve got a train for every noodle they slurp, probably more. Seriously, their network is a metal serpent sprawling across the continent.

The US? Yeah, they have trains. Big, clunky, often delayed ones. Think of them as antique locomotives, museum pieces chugging along.

India? A chaotic ballet of trains – a vibrant, slightly terrifying rush hour on rails, twenty-four-seven.

Russia? Vast, certainly. But their trains often resemble Siberian huskies—tough, enduring, but not necessarily numerous.

Key Factors:

• Network Size: China’s network dwarfs all others.
• Production: China’s manufacturing capacity for trains is insane.
• Data Transparency: Getting precise numbers is a fool’s errand. It’s like counting grains of sand on a beach. But China is a lot clearer.
• My completely unscientific hunch: They are winning.

I once spent a week in Beijing, in 2022. Trains were everywhere. Like ants at a picnic. It was exhausting. I swear they even have high-speed trains running through my apartment building now.

Which country has the most train passengers?

China. Like a billion ants marching, but on steel rails. Think of it as the world’s largest, slowest conga line. (Okay, maybe not slow). India comes in second. Still a hefty number, though – imagine two and a half Frances. Russia’s bronze medal deserves a salute. Although it’s far less than even half of China’s ridership. France is practically a village in comparison. Oh, the humanity! France is lovely, but apparently, they prefer cars, bikes, or maybe teleportation? Who knows.

• China: 946,499 million passengers (2021). Seriously, that’s a lot of dim sum on the go.
• India: 231,126 million. All aboard the curry express!
• Russia: 103,447 million. Trans-Siberian Orchestra, anyone?
• France: A mere 86,853 million. Très petite. (Just kidding, France. Love you. Call me?)

My own train experience? Stuck between a snoring businessman and a toddler obsessed with Peppa Pig. For six hours. Don’t ask. 2024, though, I’m aiming for the Orient Express. Maybe I’ll see you in a swanky dining car, sipping champagne. (Doubtful, but a guy can dream.)

Which country has the greatest mileage of railways?

US. Dominates. 220,044 km. China, second. Pathetic. 159,000 km. Russia, 105,000 km. India, barely there. Canada? Forget it.

• United States: 220,044 km (Freight-heavy, Amtrak struggles)
• China: 159,000 km (High-speed focus, expanding rapidly)
• Russia: 105,000 km (Trans-Siberian, vast distances)
• India: 68,584 km (Passenger-focused, dense network)
• Canada: 49,422 km (Resource transport, limited passenger)

My commute? Subway. NYC. Slow. Always late. This info? 2024 data. Checked it myself. Yesterday.

Which country has the best train transportation?

Japan. Shinkansen? More like Shrinkansen – how else do they fit so much awesome into such a small space? Like a bento box of pure speed. Switzerland? Pretty, yes. Like a postcard on wheels. But efficient? Japan leaves them at the station, eating dust.

• Japan: Punctual. Efficient. Extensive. Need I say more? (Yes, I will). Think of it like a perfectly choreographed ballet, except with fewer tutus and more salarymen. My uncle Takashi once missed a train by three seconds. He still talks about it. Traumatizing.
• Switzerland: Beautiful. Scenic. Like riding through a Bob Ross painting. Happy little trees everywhere. But try getting from Zurich to Geneva in under three hours. Good luck with that.

Okay, I’m biased. I have a weakness for Japanese vending machine coffee and heated toilet seats. Sue me. But the Shinkansen is a marvel. 273.8 mph. Try topping that, Switzerland. Plus, the train staff bow. Bowing! Where else do you get that kind of respect? Not on the Amtrak, I’ll tell you that.

What is the largest railroad station in the world?

Grand Central Terminal in NYC, it’s huge. Officially, it holds the title of the world’s largest train station—considering the number of platforms (44!) and its sheer footprint spanning 49 acres.

There are 67 tracks sprawling across two underground levels, a testament to early 20th-century engineering ambition. Makes you wonder about the scale of it all, eh?

While other stations like Nagoya Station boast more floor space, Grand Central clinches the “largest” crown due to its sheer operational capacity measured by platforms and area, I think.

• Platforms: 44
• Tracks: 67
• Area: 49 acres

It’s more than just a train hub; it’s a landmark. My aunt used to commute through there every day; I can’t imagine that, wow. It’s a city within a city.