[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  Massimo [@Rainmaker1973](/creator/twitter/Rainmaker1973) on x 2.8M followers Created: 2024-05-03 12:45:46 UTC The Mauritanian iron ore train is one of the longest and heaviest trains in the world and the most unique and incredible railway journeys one can take. The train is up to X km (1.8 miles) in length, travels on a single track of XXX kilometres (437 miles), with XXX – XXX freight carriages, weighing up to a total of XX tons. The sole purpose of the train is to export iron ore from the mining town of Zouerate to the Port of Nouadhibou via Choum in Mauritania, Northwest Africa. But the state agency, Société Nationale Industrielle et Minière, allows locals and tourists to board the train and use it as a mean of transportation between inland of the country and the coastline. One cannot expect any levels of comfort one would find on other passenger trains around the world, though. This train has no ticket, no conductor, no dining cart, or any sort of announcements. It is not bound to any timetable and may leave earlier or later than the usual departure time. This also means the arrival time is not fixed to a certain time and a single trip can take from XX to XX hours under the sun, at an average temperature of 40°C.  XXXXXXXXXX engagements  **Related Topics** [mining](/topic/mining) [Post Link](https://x.com/Rainmaker1973/status/1786376604073017523)
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Massimo @Rainmaker1973 on x 2.8M followers
Created: 2024-05-03 12:45:46 UTC
The Mauritanian iron ore train is one of the longest and heaviest trains in the world and the most unique and incredible railway journeys one can take.
The train is up to X km (1.8 miles) in length, travels on a single track of XXX kilometres (437 miles), with XXX – XXX freight carriages, weighing up to a total of XX tons.
The sole purpose of the train is to export iron ore from the mining town of Zouerate to the Port of Nouadhibou via Choum in Mauritania, Northwest Africa.
But the state agency, Société Nationale Industrielle et Minière, allows locals and tourists to board the train and use it as a mean of transportation between inland of the country and the coastline.
One cannot expect any levels of comfort one would find on other passenger trains around the world, though. This train has no ticket, no conductor, no dining cart, or any sort of announcements.
It is not bound to any timetable and may leave earlier or later than the usual departure time. This also means the arrival time is not fixed to a certain time and a single trip can take from XX to XX hours under the sun, at an average temperature of 40°C.
XXXXXXXXXX engagements
Related Topics mining