China: World's longest high-speed rail route

AFP Published December 26, 2012
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China started service on December 26 on the world's longest high-speed rail route, the latest milestone in the country's rapid and – sometimes troubled –  super fast rail network. The opening of this new line means passengers will be whisked from the capital to the southern commercial hub in just eight hours, compared with the 22 hours previously required. – Photos by AFP

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Ashish
Dec 26, 2012 08:23pm
Thanks for sharing the story. Should've included details like how fast the train will travel, or how much time it will take to cover the distance.
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Syed
Dec 26, 2012 08:25pm
Mr.Ghulam Muhammad Bilor Pakistani Railways Minister, should be sent to China for some times only. He will Insha Allah sell out this train as well. May Allah relieve us from such ministers.
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Umair bin Tariq
Dec 27, 2012 02:51am
Well Done China. You Deserve to be the world's Leader in coming years. China is a role model for us Pakistanis also. China has proved in last 50 years, that you can touch the sky if you have the passion to work hard.
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K. Jamal
Dec 27, 2012 04:30am
Great job done by Chinese people. I am interested to read more on this high speed rail project like its completion time, cost and other relevant information.
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Pradeep
Dec 27, 2012 09:16am
Truly inspiring
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qasim majoka
Dec 27, 2012 07:44pm
hats off to chinese engineers for accoplishing this feat. there are lessons for pakistan to learn.shall we ever be able to restore the railways as it was left by the britishers? QASIM MAJOKA
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