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    Runaway Mine Train at Alton Towers

    Runaway Mine Train

    Operating Katanga Canyon·Family Coaster·Moderate

    Sit back, hold on tight and enjoy this adventure through Katanga Canyon on this classic family mine train coaster.

    Photo: Cls With Attitude / CC BY-SA 3.0

    Is Runaway Mine Train open today?

    Runaway Mine Train is currently operating at Alton Towers, in Katanga Canyon. The live wait time below updates every minute while the park is open.

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    How tall and how fast is Runaway Mine Train?

    Runaway Mine Train is in Katanga Canyon, reaches 22 mph, and has a minimum height requirement of 1.1m. It opened in 1992.

    Runaway Mine Train ride statistics
    Top speed22 mph
    Ride time3 min
    Minimum height1.1m
    Opened1992

    Does Runaway Mine Train close in bad weather?

    Runaway Mine Train keeps running in rain but is one of the first rides to close in high wind, because tall outdoor rides are wind-restricted for safety. All outdoor rides at Alton Towers stop immediately during thunder and lightning and restart once the storm has passed the resort.

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    Runaway Mine Train — questions and answers

    Is Runaway Mine Train open?
    Runaway Mine Train is currently operating at Alton Towers in Katanga Canyon. Live wait times for it are shown on this page and update every minute while the park is open.
    How tall do you have to be to ride Runaway Mine Train?
    You must be at least 1.1m to ride Runaway Mine Train. Height is checked at the entrance to the queue, so measure before you join.
    How fast is Runaway Mine Train?
    Runaway Mine Train reaches a top speed of 22 mph.
    How long is the ride on Runaway Mine Train?
    The ride on Runaway Mine Train lasts about 3 min, not counting the queue.
    Does Runaway Mine Train close in bad weather?
    Runaway Mine Train keeps running in rain but is one of the first rides to close in high wind, because tall outdoor rides are wind-restricted for safety. All outdoor rides at Alton Towers stop immediately during thunder and lightning and restart once the storm has passed the resort.
    Where is Runaway Mine Train at Alton Towers?
    Runaway Mine Train is in Katanga Canyon at Alton Towers Resort in Staffordshire. It is a family coaster that opened in 1992.