The world's longest railway journey
The Trans-Siberian Railway is a network of railways connecting Moscow with the Russian Far East. With a length of 9,289 kilometres (5,772 miles), it is the longest railway line in the world. There are connecting branch lines into Mongolia, China and North Korea. It has connected Moscow with Vladivostok since 1916, and is still being expanded. It is often considered to be one of the greatest railways in the world. The journey from Moscow to Vladivostok on the Trans-Siberian Railway takes about a week, and covers a distance of over 9,000 kilometres (5,592 miles). The route passes through some of the most varied and beautiful scenery in the world, including the steppes of Russia, the Gobi Desert in Mongolia, and the mountains of Siberia. Along the way, there are many interesting places to stop and explore, such as Lake Baikal, the world's deepest lake. The Trans-Siberian Railway is one of the most popular ways to travel between Europe and Asia, and many people use it as an opportunit
