Flam Railway

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Flam

The Flåm Railway is a 20.2 km long railway line connecting the village of Flåm with Myrdal in Norway. It descends 865 meters over its course, making it one of the steepest standard gauge railway lines in the world. It was completed in 1940 and includes 20 tunnels.

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The Flåm Railway offers a scenic journey through the Norwegian mountains, with an incline gradient of 5.5%. Construction began in 1924, and the line was electrified in 1944. It operates year-round, providing access to the Sognefjord area. Trains run on a single track with passing loops, and the journey takes approximately 60 minutes. Accessibility options are available for passengers with mobility needs.