Tough Trains - Season 1 - Eps 1: Across Bolivia: The Pantanal to the Pacific Coast
Since the 1860s, Bolivia has gradually lost land to its neighbors, becoming landlocked without access to coastal ports. In response, Chile and Brazil built railways connecting Bolivia to their coasts, but these routes have suffered from poor maintenance and underinvestment. The journey begins in Corumbá, Brazil, and follows the historic railway from Brazil to the Chilean coast. Along the way, Bolivia’s disconnected and underused rail networks are evident, isolating many communities. In Potosí, the railway remains vital for transporting minerals, and the route continues through the Uyuni Salt Flats to La Paz, where once-busy rail lines have been replaced by a cable car system. The journey ends at the Chilean coast, illustrating Bolivia’s ongoing struggle to maintain its essential rail connections.
About Tough Trains
Title: Tough Trains
First Air Date: 2014-09-16
Last Air Date: 2014-10-21
Status: Ended
Rating: 9/10 (from 1 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 1
Total Episodes: 6
Network: Travel Channel
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: Unknown
Synopsis
World’s Toughest Train Rides is a documentary series that explores some of the most extreme and challenging railway journeys across the globe. Each episode features remarkable trains, facing harsh terrains, extreme weather conditions, and complex railway engineering. The series showcases the resilience of both the trains and the people who operate them. Along the way, viewers learn about the history, cultural significance, and technical ingenuity behind these extraordinary railways.
