The Ghost Train Caught in a Time Loop
These trains do not run on a set schedule – they appear and moments later disappear again. Where to?
According to some, they disappear into a parallel dimension, and others believe that they get lost in time. And there are those who believe that these trains go straight to the depths of hell. But in reality, no one actually knows where they come from or where they go. These trains do not stop at stations and do not take any passengers along for the ride. And if someone decides to jump on, they will simply vanish along with the entire ghost train.
Fog in the Tunnel
On June 14th, 1911, Italian railway company, “Zanetti” organized an advertising campaign to demonstrate a new type of excursion train. They set up a free trial ride for representatives of the community who were rich and high on the social ladder.
One afternoon, a three-car composition with 100 passengers and a crew of 6 left the train station in Rome. The passengers were to see all the local sights. The super long (for its time) 1 meter (3 feet) wide tunnel, carved in the mountains of Lombard, was of particular interest. While waiting to reach the tunnel, passengers were having the time of their life, drinking champagne and sharing gossip…
Just before reaching the tunnel the train slowed down and a gust of black smoke went up in the air. The train went into the tunnel and was forever lost.
Two passengers who felt that something was off, jumped from the decelerated train seconds before it went inside the tunnel. One of them later discussed the details about the incident in an Italian newspaper: “I heard an unclear humming sound. Beyond the black smoke, I could see a milky-white fog creeping from the tunnel – it literally swallowed the train like a wave. And with it the first car of our ill-fated train split open. It became so horrifying. The train was barely moving so I jumped from the car and my eyes caught another passenger who jumped at the same time. We both hit the ground hard, and that is the last thing I remember.”
Exploration of the tunnel was a waste of time – there was not a single trace to explain the reason for the disappearance of the train. The incident gained popularity very quickly. Frightened Italians avoided using the railway. And the tunnel was closed down. During World War II, a bomb ended up blasting the tunnel’s arch opening, which completely cut off access to it.
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