Ticlio

Ticlio

Ticlio is a railway crossing loop in Peru whose main claim to fame is that up until 2006 it was the highest station in the world on a standard gauge railway. Elevation 4,829 m above sea-level. It lies on the Pacific side of the Andes. On the approach line to Ticlio eight tunnels were necessary in a stretch of less than two miles.

Highest train stations of the world

References

* http://mikes.railhistory.railfan.net/r022.html


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