WholesomeDuck
I do not know if this would work (language barrier and stuff), but do you think Brave Dave could do a frieght hop in Russia? They have a lot of train lines, and freight trains as well.
Pros:
Nearby
Not banned from Russia
Freight trains
Their freight trains have a lot of cars

Cons:
Cold
Different language
National tensions
Stricter laws
Oh, and, well, I don't know, IT'S RUSSIA

Thoughts?
WholesomeDuck
Australia pros and cons:
Pros:
No bulls
Many trains and rails
Little security
Cons:
Little information about hopping and train times
Heat