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The
Blue Train
Facts &
Figures
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- The two Blue Trains
travel at a maximum speed of 110 km/h (69 miles an hour), allowing ample
opportunity to absorb the ever-changing countryside.
- The two Blue Trains
accommodate 84 and 76 passengers (with observation car), who are served
by a staff of 27 highly trained and hand-picked butlers.
- The Blue Trains
are 380 metres (416 yards) long and consist of 18 carriages, 14 of which
are for the use of the guests.
- The Blue Trains
each carry 31 000 litres (6 820 gallons) of water.
- Two diesel-powered
generator sets, one always on stand-by, are used to supply the Blue
Trains' demanding power requirements. Each generator capable of generating
up to 550 KVA, with a 650 volt power supply to the train.
- A standard internal
temperature of around 20 to 21°C (70 to 72°F) is maintained throughout
the journey, even when the ambient temperature is 45 °C (115 °F).
- For the guests'
comfort, each suite has individual temperature controls ranging from
18 to 24°C (65 to 77 °F).
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