Why is This Historic Asian Railway Called the "Death Railway"?

From the monsoon-battered tracks of Thailand to the ultra-luxury safaris of South Africa and the frozen peaks of the Swiss Alps, join me as we explore the world’s most extreme and historic train journeys. Discover the grueling engineering, hidden histories, and frontline crews battling nature's fury to keep these incredible machines rolling against all odds.

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