25/09/2025
Sishen–Saldanha Railway Line (South Africa)
Length: 861 kilometers
Record-breaking Train: In 1989, the line hosted the world's longest and heaviest train at that time.
Length: 7.302 kilometers (4.537 mi)
Weight: 71,765 tons
Purpose: A heavy-haul railway transporting iron ore from Sishen to Saldanha Port.