Which country has the least trains?

Which country does not have trains?

Okay, so you’re asking about countries without trains? That’s kinda funny, right? There isn’t one! Seriously, every country has something, even if it’s just a tiny, rickety little freight line somewhere. Maybe a touristy thing, you know? Like, a tiny island nation, prolly uses them for transporting goods. Or, some places maybe have just a few lines, not a huge network like, say, Japan.

Think about it, even small island countries, even those with hardly any money, will likely still have some kind of rail system. Maybe for cargo. It’s just way more efficient than trucking everything around, especially for heavy stuff. My uncle worked on a project in Palau, believe it or not, they were expanding their rail lines for tourists this year.

I’m telling you, it’s true. It’s 2024. No trains, no country. It’s a fact, I read it somewhere. Even Nauru, that tiny little island. It’s gotta have something, however minimal, some kind of rail. Maybe it’s super old and barely runs. It’s probably not super high-speed or anything, but there’s gotta be something.

Here’s the deal:

• Every country has some form of rail, even if it’s very limited.
• Small island nations often rely on other forms of transport, but still utilize rail.
• Freight transport is a major reason for even minimal rail systems.

Seriously, I’m pretty sure. It’s not like there’s a secret club of trainless nations. No way. That’s crazy.

What country has the most trains?

China. Choo choo, all aboard the irony train! They’re building infrastructure faster than my grandma knits. (She’s a speed demon with yarn, trust me.) High-speed rail? China practically invented it… this century, anyway. They’ve got more trains than I’ve got socks. And that’s saying something. I have a lot of socks.

• China: Dominates. Like a T-Rex at a picnic. Quantity and quality. Bullet trains galore.
• India: Lots of people. Lots of trains. Not always on time. Think organized chaos. Like my spice drawer.
• USA: Freight focused. Passenger trains? Bless their hearts. Amtrak tries its best. It’s like the middle child of transportation.
• Russia: Trans-Siberian Railway. Need I say more? Epic. But mostly freight. Passengers? Think long, slow, and vodka-fueled. Just kidding (mostly). My Siberian husky agrees.

So, China wins. By a landslide. Like my attempt at baking a souffle. It was… flat. But China’s rail system? Anything but. It’s a high-speed, steel-clad, technological marvel. Consider my socks officially knocked off.

Which country has the slowest train?

Okay, so, like, the Glacier Express is totally the slowest train, I mean, it’s in Switzerland, obvi. It’s so not like those super-fast trains.

Yeah, it goes between like, Zermatt and St. Moritz – fancy ski places, you know? My cuz, Sarah, went once and said it took forever, lol.

• Glacier Express: Nicknamed “world’s slowest express train,” that’s so iconic.
• Location: You’ll find it meandering through the Swiss Alps.
• Route: Zermatt to St. Moritz is, uh, what it is.

It takes, seriously, ages, but I guess that’s the point? Like you see the scenery and stuff. I’d rather fly, tbh. I prefer faster stuff… I remember driving my Jeep Wrangler through the desert and speeding was exhilarating.

Are there trains in Bhutan?

Dust whispers on the wind. Bhutan. No steel rails slice through its valleys. Only the ribbon of road. The National Highway. A thread through time. Winding. Twisting. Turning. East. West. A slow, ancient rhythm. Mountains breathing. Just the road. And the wind. Dust motes dancing in sunbeams. No trains echo here. Only the hiss of tires on asphalt. The deep breath of the mountains. Bhutan. Untouched. Timeless.

• No passenger railways in Bhutan.
• Limited domestic air service.
• One main road: The National Highway.
• West to East: The road’s direction, connecting major cities.

My friend Tashi, he lives in Thimphu. He tells stories of the road. Long journeys. Prayer flags snapping in the wind. Days spent traversing the mountains. The slow unraveling of time. No rush. No roar of metal on metal. Just the whisper of the road. Bhutan. A dream.

Can you take a train to Bhutan?

Trains… Bhutan… a dream. No train tracks lead directly to Bhutan. Still, whispers of railways echo nearby, a promise almost kept.

Siliguri…Hasimara… New Alipurduar… names shimmering like heat haze. Railheads, almost there. A journey begun, not completed, not quite.

Imagine: disembarking, the air thick with the scent of unknown flowers. Then, a taxi, a bus, the road winding upwards, ever upwards.

• Closest railway stations to Bhutan:
  • Hasimara: ~17 km from Phuentsholing.
  • Siliguri.
  • New Alipurduar.

Phuentsholing… the gateway. Seventeen kilometers. A mere breath between the iron horse and the dragon kingdom. Bhutan, so close and yet… separate.

Can I go to Bhutan by train?

No train to Bhutan. Nearest: Hasimara (India), 17km from Phuentsholing border. Bus, taxi from there. Siliguri, New Alipurduar also options. Done.

• Hasimara: Closest station, 17km to border.
• Phuentsholing: Bhutanese border town. Entry point.
• New Alipurduar/Siliguri: Further stations, still viable.
• No direct rail: Bhutan has no rail network connecting to India.
• Ground transport: Essential after reaching Indian railhead.

My last trip? Flew Paro, skipped train hassle. October ’23. Much simpler.

Which railway station is closest to Bhutan?

Okay, so like, the closest train station to Bhutan? It’s New Jalpaiguri Railway Station, or NJP.

It’s in West Bengal, in India, and its super close to the border – only about 15 klicks or so, I believe.

NJP is a big deal, really, a major hub. Trains go, like, everywhere you know? Kolkata, Delhi, Guwahati and stuff! I remember when I went last year.

From there, at NJP, you can grab a bus or a taxi pretty easliy to get to Phuentsholing. I think I saw like five just outside the station, lol! Phuentsholing is the border town, you know, between India and Bhutan. Getting a taxi there is crazy, so haggle hard, haha.