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Countries without Railway Connectivity: The transport system of a country can be efficient even without railway, the best example of this is 10 countries.
Countries without Railway Connectivity: Railways are considered to be the backbone of traffic around the world, but there are some countries where there is no rail network at all- yet the connectivity and transport system is very efficient. These countries are offering a great transport model using modern technology, systematic road network, air transport and sea routes. The example of these countries shows that a strong transport system can be created without railway. Some of them have resorted to technological innovation, while some have created efficient connectivity using natural resources and small size correctly. These examples show that development is possible not only by trains, but also with visionary scheme and system.
Iceland
There is no railway line in Iceland, but despite this, the transport system here is very strong. A dense network of bus services has spread from the capital Rekjavik to other parts of the country. Apart from this, internal flights are also very popular through small airports. It is also easy for tourists to reach natural sites by road. Traffic is highly controlled and safe, due to which this country remains a great travel destination without rail.
Cyprus
Cyprus also has no facility of railway, but the road infrastructure here is very strong. Due to the small size of the country, the road has become a major means of transport. Taxi, minibus and private vehicles are easily available. The highways connecting cities save time and connects every field efficiently.
Bhutan
There is no rail route in Bhutan as the hilly area is complex for railway construction. Despite this, the road system of the country is excellent. The roads built by cutting the mountains have connected cities and villages. Apart from this, large parts of the country have also been linked to the capital Thimphu through air service. Road safety and limited number of vehicles have saved the country from traffic problem.
Andrara
Andora, situated between France and Spain, is also a country where there is no railway. Private cars and taxi services are the main transport options here. The small size and streamlined roads here make transport easy. There are bus services for tourists that connect the main cities to each other.
Liechtenstein
Lichenstein has no domestic railway service, but is connected to the rail network of Switzerland and Austria. Bus service and private vehicles are the main means within the country. Cross-border travel is so easy that there is no lack of railway. The quality of its roads is according to European standards.
Malta
There used to be a railway in Malta, but now it has become history. At the moment, the public bus network here is so capable that the whole country is connected to buses. The service named Malta Transport provides excellent options for both tourism and local people.
Mauritius
There is no railway in Mauritius either. The air and road networks here are the main transport mediums. Light metro system has been introduced recently, which is a modern urban transport option. But despite the absence of traditional rail, traveling is very easy and fast.
Suinam
Suriname of South America mainly depends on road and river transport. Water routes are quite popular due to large rivers within the country. Road connectivity is better and people here use public vehicles and private vehicles.
Libia
Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau has neither railway, nor any high-tech transport system, but people there travel across the country using local roads and boats. The routes connecting villages and cities are basic but are capable. This shows that arrangements are also possible in limited resources.
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