However, the Trans-Siberian Railroad IS the longest passenger train journey in the world, covering a total distance of 9, kilometers from Moscow to Vladivostok. Two journeys are technically longer; Kiev—Vladivostok 11, k and Pyongyang—Moscow 10, k , but these train journeys travel on the Trans-Siberian Railroad for much of their route. The average winter temperature in Siberia is degrees Celsius, but your private train compartment on the Trans-Siberian Railroad is always warm.
The coldest part of the Trans-Siberian Railroad is found between the Mogocha and Skovorodino stations, where temperatures can go as low as ! The reality, in fact, is much more complicated. The Trans-Siberian Railroad is not just a single railroad, but a rail network made up of multiple lines. The total length of the Russian rail network is approximately 85, kilometers, behind only the United States , km and China , km.
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The more than 2,mile journey crossed four time zones. I expected the train to be filled with tourists, but most of the other passengers seemed to be Russians traveling for work. For more than two days, I had to deal with not showering or changing clothes, entertaining myself without cell service or WiFi, and having a cramped and smelly bathroom, mediocre food, and a snoring compartment mate.
But it was the experience of a lifetime, and I would do it again — with a few key changes. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. With a total length of 5, miles, the Trans-Siberian Railway is the longest in the world. It connects Moscow to Vladivostok in Russia's far east. The railway took 25 years to build. My journey on the Trans-Siberian began in Novosibirsk, a city of 1. Before I got on the train, I had to stock up on some essentials for the journey, so I headed to a grocery store right across the street from the train station.
Terrified that I might miss my train, I arrived at the Novosibirsk train station an hour before it was scheduled to leave. I had some trouble finding the correct platform, but after frantically asking multiple people "Trans-Siberian? The train corridor was narrow. In order for two people to pass, they'd both have to turn to the side. The compartment was a bit smaller than I had expected.
I was the last member of my four-person compartment to arrive. The other passengers were three Russian men who appeared to be in their 30s. Later, I would learn they were all in the military and taking the train home from work. The bunks in our compartment were a little wider than half the size of a twin bed. Near the door, small ladders unfolded to allow the upper-bunk passenger to climb up.
Even with the ladder, clambering up to my bunk wasn't particularly easy or graceful. I hoped I wouldn't have to pee in the middle of the night.
The bottom bunks each had a power outlet. A pillow and a blanket were waiting for me on my bunk when I got on the train, and about an hour in, the attendant came around and handed out pillowcases, sheets, and duvet covers. The attendant also handed out a hygiene kit that included a pair of flimsy blue slippers, a toothbrush, toothpaste, and a wet wipe.
Next to the bathroom was a garbage bag and chute. The bathroom was cramped and far from luxurious. The sink was tiny, maybe slightly larger than an airplane sink. The first time I used it, I squirted soap all over my hands and then tried to turn the red knob. Nothing happened.
Assuming it was broken, I rubbed the soap off my hands with a paper towel and went back to the compartment. In the middle of the hallway was a power outlet and a sign listing all the stops on the way to Moscow, including the exact time and how long the train would sit at the station.
I wore my trusty mint-green slippers throughout my journey on the train. They were convenient because I could easily slip them off to climb up on my bunk and back on when I went to the bathroom or for a stroll in the corridor. At the other end of the train car from the bathroom was the most underrated part of the journey: the samovar, or hot-water kettle.
I was most excited for the scenery I would see on my train journey. Here and there we passed small towns and villages. Almost every house I saw had a garden in the backyard. At about p. Dinner also came with a little box with a water bottle, some packaged salami, a cookie that was something like a knockoff Oreo, and plastic utensils.
While we ate, I chatted with my three new friends through Google Translate. I'd read that I'd have neither cellphone service nor WiFi on most of the train journey, so I downloaded the offline version of Google Translate for Russian. It ended up being a lifesaver. I drank some tea with water from the trusty samovar down the hall.
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