Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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Today I travel on an old Soviet loco-hauled train in Georgia, complete with a very outdated interior, as our 50 year old train slowly battles its way over the challenging inclines of the Surami Pass!

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Journey Details:
Origin: Tbilisi Central
Destination: Kutaisi-1
Company: Georgian Railway (GR)
Train: GR VL10/VL11 + Seated Carriage
Accommodation: Second Class Seat (2nd)
Time: 5 hours 35 minutes, arrived 1 minute early
Distance: 217 kilometres / 135 miles
Price: 9.00 ₾

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