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Fast times in Asia.

Authors :
Van Hattem, Matt
Source :
Trains; Apr2011, Vol. 71 Issue 4, p32-35, 4p
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

The article presents information on the high-speed trains in Asian countries including China, South Korea and Taiwan. The high speed railroad is transforming the life in these countries. The trains are being built to fight the auto and airway congestion and in China the trains are fueling an industrial revolution in hyper-speed. The Beijing-Tianjin route in China was opened in 2008 and runs 174 trains in a day. The various trains including KTX express and maglev are highlighted.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00410934
Volume :
71
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Trains
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
59148840