China Introduces 180km/h Train. (World Report).

From: International Railway Journal | Date: September 1, 2001 | Copyright information

CHINESE Railways has introduced a new 180km/h passenger train, the Jin Lun (above), into service on the 216km route between Xining in Qinghai province and Lanzhou in Gansu province. The train, comprising two power cars and six double-deck passenger coaches, is now the fastest on the national network. The service operates ...

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