The last running train in Cambodia, going each weekend from Phnom Penh to Battambang. It runs at under 20km an hour, can be easily out-run and remains one of the few places where you can ride the roof. Just watch out for the power lines.
Reports vary regarding as to whether the train is still running. I'm heading for Phnom Penh in a couple of weeks and one option is to head up the train line if it's still running. Guess I'll find out when I get there!It's videos like this that make me *ache* to be back in Asia again! Can't wait to fly out next week :)
forestasuceava(December 24, 2008 at 8:27 am)
wow... this is one trip i'd certainly like to take... but i hear the train isn't running any more... :(and for sure it won't be in 10 years...
scareface999(September 15, 2008 at 6:30 am)
how much is the ticket?
klumzi(January 4, 2008 at 10:26 am)
o gosh that is funny its so slow
mod83(December 2, 2007 at 1:21 pm)
Yep! 17 hours instead of 4 by road
yeahdatzme(December 2, 2007 at 11:10 am)
Tell me about it! It seems like this country relies solely on air transportation (look at the airline industry) and pays no heed to other modes of transport. However, I heard that California is getting a high-speed train route (similar to the bullet train) btwn. SF and LA. It's a shame that the States is behind many other countries in rail transit.
yeahdatzme(December 2, 2007 at 11:05 am)
I really want to visit Cambodia one day as this country has so many interesting things to experience as a tourist (i.e rural country life, landscapes, etc). This video certaily makes it look more fun and exciting. BTW, is it really true that the train travels at 20 km/hr thru-out the entire trip?
rahulisgayfag(November 28, 2007 at 12:46 am)
Well, this certainly kicks AmTrak's Ass. (America's WRONG answer to Rail Transit.
iwantsomthingtoeat(November 20, 2007 at 11:11 pm)
that's pretty cool
mumphry10(November 12, 2007 at 12:15 am)
FYI - flight from bkk to PP is $185 US vs $5 for the train.
aenysilva(July 28, 2007 at 7:56 am)
i cant wait. i hope the only train left does justice to your video. this truly looks amazing.
siemreap215(June 26, 2007 at 3:29 pm)
We are the poor country and we have the train like that,but it ok we will get it new one in the future,if our country do not make any war no more.
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