4,550 seats and 7 drivers: Switzerland set to run the longest passenger train in the world

Switzerland will attempt to launch the world’s longest passenger train on Saturday as part of celebrations for the 175th anniversary of railways in the country.

The train has 4,550 seats spread across 25 carriages.

The one-off world record journey has been organised by Rhaetian Railway and will take around an hour.

Where will the longest passenger train journey take place?

The 1,910m long passenger train is scheduled to travel along the UNESCO World Heritage Albula/Bernina route from Preda to Alvaneu and over the Landwasser Viaduct.

It’s regarded as one of the most spectacular train routes in the world thanks to amazing Alpine views. It glides through many quaint mountain towns and takes in dozens

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