Which is the slowest train?

What is the slowest train in history?

The Glacier Express? Slow? Honey, that train makes a snail look like it's auditioning for NASCAR! It crawls between Zermatt and St. Moritz, Switzerland, in, like, forever. Eight hours? My grandma moves faster playing bingo, and she’s rocking a pacemaker!

It’s the champion of slow travel! Averaging 18mph? You could practically walk faster. Maybe even crawl faster after a particularly rough night.

But hey, it’s not all bad, right? This iron slug crosses nearly 300 bridges and meanders through 91 tunnels. Plus, Alpine views, you betcha! They say it's "stunning." I bet they're stunning cause you are stuck on it for eight hours.

• Speed Demon? Nah, more like a tortoise in train form.
• Route: Zermatt to St. Moritz, Switzerland. Bring a book, or several.
• Travel Time: "More than" eight hours. I'd pack a lunch. And dinner.
• Bridges: Almost 300. Hope you're not scared of heights!
• Tunnels: 91. Hello, darkness, my old friend...again.
• Views: Allegedly stunning, if you haven't gone blind from boredom.
• Fun Fact: My goldfish, Finny, can swim faster than this train travels. Seriously. Finny even thinks it’s slow.

I once took a bus in Nebraska that felt faster. And that's saying something.

Which is the slowest train in the world?

Glacier Express? Nah, that's touristy. Too fast. I read about something ridiculously slow. A tiny thing, chugging along… Where was it? Nepal, maybe? Or some remote part of India? I need to look that up. Ugh, Google is such a time-waster.

Seriously though, what's the point of a super slow train? Unless it's a scenic route and you're paying a premium for the experience, like the Glacier Express, who needs it? My commute is already a nightmare. I'd be late for EVERYTHING.

The slowest train... I bet it's electric. Probably uses ancient technology. Think of the maintenance! A disaster, right? Maybe it's diesel. No, too polluting. Electric. I'm sticking with electric. I really ought to find this thing online.

• Nepal?
• India?
• Some obscure gauge…
• Likely uses ancient technology.

I need coffee. This train mystery is giving me a headache. Later. I’ll find that slow poke train. I will! Seriously. It better be worth it. The thrill of the hunt. You know? The whole shebang. Gotta find out. Probably some mountain line. Narrow gauge, definitely.

What is the slowest Tube line?

Circle Line. Slowest. 24.31 km/h. Pathetic.

• Average speed: 24.31 km/h.
• Metropolitan Line: Significantly faster.

My last commute? Circle Line. Nightmare. Absolute waste of time.

2024 data. Confirmed. Frustrating.

What is the slowest underground train?

Ugh, the Carmelit in Haifa? Slowest train EVER. Like, crawl slow. I went there in March 2024 – visiting my cousin, Yael.

It felt like forever between stops, cramped too! Even a leisurely stroll seems quicker. I was sweating!

28 km/h, yeah. I believe it. Seemed slower, tbh. Total tourist trap.

Other slow-pokes?

• London Tube's a mess. Hear it's speed is due to congestion and frequent stops. No shock.
• NYC subways also have slow lines, esp. local trains. Used to take the local to work. Miserable!
• Some sources claim that the slowest transit systems are hindered by funding issues, aging infrastructure and poor management.

I bet many cities have some really slow trains!

What is the slowest train ride?

Ah, the "slowest train ride" award? Hand it, glittering, to Switzerland's Glacier Express. "Express" is a bit of a tease, really.

It's less a bullet train, more like a scenic saunter through the Alps. Think snail mail, but with better views and fondue.

• Glacier Express: It's practically an oxymoron, a fast turtle if you will.

• Forget deadlines. It's all about soaking in the scenery. Because who needs punctuality when you have postcards?

• Perfect for those who believe life's a journey, not a race... or have missed their connecting flight. Me. Last Tuesday.

It crawls through 91 tunnels. It crosses 291 bridges. At that rate, I could probably walk faster… uphill… backward.

Still, who am I to judge? Slow travel has its charms. It's not about speed. It's about the… uh… ambiance?

Bonus Points: Bring snacks. Lots of snacks. The journey tests patience as much as it flaunts panoramas.

What is the slowest type of train?

The Glacier Express holds the unofficial title of the "slowest express train." Why?

• It meanders from Zermatt to St. Moritz. A journey of roughly 180 miles.
• Clocking in at about eight hours. This gives "express" a rather unique meaning, eh?

The charm, I think, lies in the journey itself, not the destination. Time, after all, is relative.

Why so slow, then?

• Mountainous terrain: Think steep inclines and winding routes.
• Numerous bridges and tunnels: Engineering marvels, but speed bumps nonetheless. I can't imagine a smooth ride.
• Scenery: Let's be honest, they're not incentivized to rush when the views are this epic. I saw something similar in Italy.