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China Trains

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What to Know About China Railway

Overall length of China railways
139 000 km
Types of Chinese trains
high-speed trains, intercity express trains, direct express, express, K-Trains
Number of Chinese routes sold on Rail Ninja
+15
Fastest train of China high-speed rail
431 km/h

Among the major modes of transportation in China, rail is an important mode of long-distance transportation. China gave the world Maglev, the fastest train in the world with a top speed of 431 km/h (268 mph). What is more, the country prides itself on the most extensive high-speed railway network with an operating length of over 36 000 km / 22 350 mi (over 2/3 of the world's total). And all of that was achieved in a matter of a few years, as China started to seriously invest in the development of their train system only in 2015. Can you imagine what else are they going to come up with within the next few years?

Best Choices for Train Travel in China

  • Record-Breakin Fuxing Train

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    The best proof that clever engineering is pure magic, a Fuxing train (also known as Fuxing Hao) is one of the gems of the Chinese railway system together with the world-famous Maglev train. Boasting a body carefully designed to minimize the air resistance, these amazing trains can go as fast as 400 km/h (250 mph). Astonishing travel times are matched with the broad departure schedule, making planning a trip very easy. The offered onboard amenities are the top class to ensure unmatched comfort for the passengers during the journey.

  • China Railway High-Speed Train

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    One more very popular option is CRH trains. In 2018, the annual ridership of the Chinese high-speed railway is over 2 billion people and constantly growing since then. These bullet trains connect over 500 cities, making them a perfect way to get around the country fast and comfortably. The CRH trains reach the top speed of 350 km/h (220 mph) and boast great onboard amenities, including power sockets, LCD TV sets playing movies or TV programs during the ride, and free Wi-Fi.

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