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China’s high-speed trains reach speeds over 300 km/h, connecting cities like Beijing and Suzhou in just hours. Offering comfort and convenience with amenities on board, they are redefining travel across the Chinese mainland.
A subsidiary of China’s CRRC has unveiled a new lightweight bogie for 400 km/h high-speed trains, promising faster speeds, reduced energy consumption, and lower maintenance costs.
The Beijing-Guangzhou High-speed Railway now operates at 350 km/h along its entire route, after increasing speed on the Wuhan-Guangzhou section, reducing travel time and boosting connectivity across China.
High-speed sleeper trains will commence operations between Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong on June 15, reducing travel times and enhancing connectivity between the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong.
Behind China’s high-speed trains are mechanics like Liu and Liang, the ‘lung doctors’ ensuring safe air quality amid the pandemic through meticulous maintenance of ventilation systems.