China Develops World's Fastest Bullet Train Capable of 450km/h
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Summary
China has developed a new CR450 bullet train capable of reaching 450km/h, making it the world's fastest train. This represents a significant advancement over the current CR400 model that operates at 350km/h. China already boasts the world's largest high-speed rail network spanning over 50,000km and connecting 97% of cities with over 500,000 residents. The new train will reduce travel time between major cities like Beijing and Shanghai to under four hours while offering airline-like business class comfort.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledChina is now the undisputed high-speed rail champion, with not only the world's largest network – spanning over 50,000km, and connecting 97% of cities with over 500,000 residents – but the world's fastest trains.
The speed limit is about to be broken once again, with testing underway of a new high-speed CR450 train which can run up to 450km/h.
This is the successor to the CR400, which currently runs at 350km/h on China's busiest high-speed lines.
Dart between Beijing and Shanghai in under four hours, with airline-like business class comfort.
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