Hey there! Have you ever imagined traveling at super speeds across your country? Well, in China, people can now hop on high-speed trains that zip across a whopping 47,000 kilometers of railway tracks! 🚄✨ That’s like going around the Earth more than once!
China’s high-speed trains, called the “Fuxing” trains, are famous for being super fast and super cool. They can travel up to 350 kilometers per hour! Imagine getting from one city to another in just a few hours. That’s less time than watching a couple of movies! 🎬
Connecting People and Places
With these speedy trains, people can travel quickly between cities, visit friends and family more often, and explore new places. It’s like the country is getting smaller because everything is closer than before! 🌏💕
Boosting the Economy
Not only is it fun to travel fast, but it’s also great for China’s economy. When new railway tracks are built, lots of jobs are created. In fact, for every 100 million yuan (that’s about $13.7 million) invested in high-speed rail, over 2,200 jobs are made! That’s a lot of people getting work. 👷♂️👷♀️
Plus, these trains need many parts. One Fuxing train has over 40,000 components from more than 2,100 suppliers! This helps factories and companies all over the country. 🏭🔧
Making Travel Easier
Because traveling is faster and easier, more people are going on trips. They visit new places, try new foods, and learn about different cultures within their own country. It’s like an adventure every time they ride the train! 🗺️🍜
Linking Cities Together
The high-speed railways are helping cities to work together better. Businesses can send goods faster, and ideas can spread quickly. It’s like the whole country is connected by these super-fast trains! 💡🚉
So, next time you think about trains, remember how China’s high-speed railways are changing the game, making travel faster, and bringing people closer together! Who knows, maybe one day you’ll get to ride on one of these amazing trains too! 😊
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China's high-speed railway network expands to 47,000 kilometers
cgtn.com
