Orient Rail Journeys Blog

Rail transport in modern conditions is becoming one of the most popular types of both passenger and freight traffic. One of the factors of such popularity is the speed of such shipments. At the moment in Europe and China is the process of crowding out of air carriers by railway companies. To some extent, this is due to the fact that the fastest trains in the world are able to compete in speed with an airliner. Some modern railway cars reach speeds of over 600 km / h, while some passenger aircraft accelerate in airspace only to 510 km / h (Yak-40). It was possible to achieve such high speed indicators thanks to the innovative technology of magnetic suspension of trains. Ultra-fast machines made with this technology are called maglevs or magnetplanes. The top 10 includes the world's fastest trains in the history of railways . 1. HSL 1 (High-Speed Line 1) Maximum speed: 300 km / h HSL 1 - the Belgian TGV series electric train (Train à Grande Vitesse - “high speed train”...

Travelers love India for its long history, interesting traditions and original cuisine. Here you are always welcome. But which city of India should you choose to visit? Coming to this country, you should definitely visit the city of Delhi .  And there are few reasons for this. 1. Lal Qila or the Red Fort Apparently during the construction of this large-scale architectural complex, which began in 1639, its creators were guided by the goal of creating a miniature paradise on earth. We must pay tribute to them - they did it. This is confirmed by the words of the famous Persian poet Amir Khosrov, carved in the arched opening of one of the halls: “If there is a heaven in the world, then it is here, it is here”. The fortress and numerous living quarters of the Red Fort are the best example of Mughal architecture, which combines traditional Hindu, Persian and Timurid elements. Interestingly, it is from the Red Fort on Indian Independence Day that the Prime Minister speaks h...