Thursday, December 19, 2013

Chinese Railroads

A peek at China...in case you never get there!  We were there when the Three Gorges Dam was a year away from completion.  Things were going quickly then with new airports, hotels, bridges, etc., but this is a new development for us.  It is amazing!

Do we still doubt that China is heading towards becoming a Mega super power in a  decade or two? No doubt at all. In a couple decades they will be able to dominate the world.
Regarding railroads -- the USA is living in the dark ages.


 Beijing-Shanghai high-speed rail. Beijing departure station





 The train speed is 350 km/hr (218.75 mph)



The crew to board the Beijing-Shanghai high-speed train.





 The crew staff are preparing food.



 The trains have 1st class, business and VIP cars, as well as economy class of course. There are also dedicated disabled areas, wheelchair accessible bathrooms and corridors.




 HOW DID THEY DO THIS? THEY COPIED THE US IDEAS OF THE 40s & 50s AND COMBINED THEM WITH TODAY'S TECHNOLOGY.




December 2012

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