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Swiss Break Record with 1.2-Mile-Long Passenger Train
Weighing 2,990 tons, the extra-long train was comprised of 25 smaller “Capricorn” electric trains, traveled approximately 15 miles from Preda to Alvaneu along a UNESCO World Heritage route in eastern Switzerland on October 29, according to CNN. The area is renowned for its plunging hills, switchbacks, viaducts, and tunnels.
Chugging Along
During the hour-long excursion, the train descended from 5,866 feet above sea level in Preda about 30 miles from Italy’s border to 3,279 feet at Alavneu. The route is slightly treacherous due to its sharp curves, 22 tunnels, 48 bridges, and narrow-gauge construction.
Belgium and the Dutch previously held the longest passenger train record but did so by operating their trains on standard-gauge railways on level landscapes. In contrast, the Swiss train traveled on a narrow-gauge railway in which the rails were spaced just 3.3 feet apart as opposed to the standard gauge of 4 feet 8.5 inches. →
From Globe, For Globe - Pulse of the Planet
In Japan, development and environmental respect are not seen as opposites. When a mature tree stands in the way of urban progress, engineers use a technique called "tree transplantation," where roots are wrapped in protective mesh, the soil is stabilized, and the tree is lifted whole using precision machinery. This not only preserves the life of the tree but also maintains ecological balance in urban areas.
This principle is deeply rooted in Japan’s cultural connection to nature, from bonsai cultivation to Shinto beliefs that honor trees as sacred. Rather than opting for convenience, Japan proves that with patience and care, modern infrastructure can grow without cutting down what has grown for decades.
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