The longest train ride in India has been called the Mount Everest of journeys. Covering over 2,600 miles across seven states, the Dibrugarh-Kanyakumari Vivek Express holds the title of the longest and farthest train ride in India.
For artist and photographer Ed Hanley, it provided just the sort of once-in-a-lifetime opportunity he needed to shake up his routine.
Hanley documented his journey aboard in words, photos, and videos, and he's shared some with Tech Insider. Follow his adventures abroad on Instagram.
The Dibrugarh-Kanyakumari Vivek Express is no speedy Hogwarts Express.
The longest train ride in India snakes its way down the coast from Assam to the southernmost tip. The trip that lasts three days and four nights.
At capacity, the train holds over 1,800 people. For comparison, the newest Boeing 747 carries about 400 passengers across three seating classes.
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