Alton Towers
Runaway Mine Train
FastrackOn-ride photoKatanga CanyonOpen · 10:00 am–4:00 pm
10 min
Specs
- Manufacturer
- Mack Rides
- Type
- Powered coaster
- Opened
- 1992
- Speed
- 22.4 mph
- Length
- 305 m
- Duration
- 1m 50s
Captain’s Review
Highlights
- fun family coaster
- rapids interaction
- surprising tunnel intensity
- enthusiastic ride operators
- nice theming
Concerns
- slow speed
- uncomfortable rattly ride
Runaway Mine Train is widely regarded as a fun family coaster that consistently delights riders with its lively operators and the surprising intensity of its tunnel section. The ride’s interaction with the nearby Congo River Rapids and its charming theming are repeatedly highlighted as standout features. A minority of guests note that the coaster’s modest speed and occasional rattly comfort can detract from the overall experience.
From Captain Coaster
Average wait
Each hour · last 2 months
10:00 am
5 min
Typ. 9 min
11:00 am
9 min
Typ. 17 min
12:00 pm
7 min
Typ. 29 min
1:00 pm
8 min
Typ. 28 min
2:00 pm
—
Typ. 31 min
3:00 pm
—
Typ. 32 min
Today’s downtime
Today
No stops recorded for this ride today. History is kept for two months.
Broke down 0 times today.
Reliability
70
Patchy
4 stops in two months · 1h 37m down
Earlier
4 stops · 1h 37m
Wed 2 Sept
5:05 pm – 5:59 pm · 54 min
4:41 pm – 4:56 pm · 15 min
11:26 am – 11:39 am · 13 min
11:26 am – 11:40 am · 15 min