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Full speed ahead
(China Daily)
Updated: 2007-04-23 16:04 We are living in an age when efficiency means a great deal for both social progress and individual convenience. It is particularly so for such a populous nation as China. From this perspective, the sixth increase in speed thanks to faster trains, which officially starts April 18, is of great significance. The high-speed trains travel 200 to 250 kilometers per hour. Just as important is the increase in seats from 2.42 million to 2.76 million a day. This means trains will be able to transport 300,000 more passengers across the country daily. Travel time between major cities, such asBeijingtoShanghai, Beijing to Shenyang, and Shanghai to Guangzhou, has been cut by some two hours or more. It is not realistic for a country of 1.3 billion to rely solely on the expansion of airlines to relieve the heavy pressure on transport although the air industry has developed considerably in recent years. We must have a comprehensive transport network including airlines, railway, highway and waterway transport to realize the most efficient flow of passengers and cargo. (For more biz stories, please visit Industries)
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