China Unveils Their Epic Shanghai-to-Beijing Bullet Trains That Go 250 MPH
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By Ryan General
Travelers in China may now conveniently traverse between Shanghai and Beijing in a jiffy via a pair of stylish new bullet trains unveiled in the country on Monday.
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With a top speed of 400 km/h (248.5 mph), the Chinese-made “Fuxing” (or “rejuvenation”) trains are currently the fastest in China.
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It is important to note, however, that the new railway vehicles are set to run at the optimal speed of 350 km/h (217.5 mph), which is similar to the current speeds of the older “Hexie” model trains.
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Other improvements made by Fuxing over its predecessors include some extra arm and leg room, electrical outlets, and free Wi-Fi in all cabins, fulfilling major necessities of modern travel.
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Impressively, the sleeker Fuxing trains also use energy more efficiently, consuming 17% less energy than the bullet trains that came before them.
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Also in development in China are bullet trains that can go up to 311 mph within the country’s bid to build some of the world’s fastest high-speed trains. Currently, China boasts of the world’s largest bullet-train network, which links 20,000 km (12,427 mi.) of dedicated rail lines.
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According to CGTN (via Shanghaiist), China is planning to build more of these swanky trains to add to its fleet of high-speed modern trains to cover the rest of the country in the near future.
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