The Chinese high-speed trains are some of the most advanced in the world. They operate at speeds of up to 350 km/h (217 mph) and are equipped with state-of-the-art technology, such as advanced signaling and control systems, high-speed trains that offer comfortable and spacious seating, and a high level of safety and reliability. In addition, the Chinese high-speed rail network is constantly expanding and improving, with new lines and upgrades to existing lines being implemented all the time. The technology used in Chinese high-speed trains is also being exported to other countries, such as Indonesia and Malaysia, as part of China's "Belt and Road" initiative.

I know it’s logical but I still find it fascinating that a city of 10 million people is a 2nd rate city in China…I come from Europe and there are only 3 cities that have around that population (London, Paris, Moscow) and all of them are capitals of 1st grade powers…but in China it’s just some tiny town…

WOW So many trains!! So many!! They don’t look like trains anymore. They look like a box of chopsticks.

Impressive. Some years back I travelled on the Shanghai Maglev Train actually a technology demo as a train capable of over 400km/h is not really practical for short runs. Possibly what they learnt building it is it would be too hard to build one for a longer distance.

What are the maintenance costs of these trains compared to the rest of the world? If you’re saying these trains make tremendous amount of trips on a daily basis, I’d want to know is it easy maintaining them compared to regular trains. I’m also amazed how china maintains high profitability on some lines like Beijing-Shanghai, while most of the world is struggling with lack of profitability.

True! Taking the high speed train to travel around China is one of the must-do things for foreigners. You can’t imagine how successful the high speed railway network is until you get on the train. Booking the tickets is super easy now.