China’s fleet of high-speed trains is set once again to become the world’s fastest.<\/p>\n
The top speed of the Fuxing or “rejuvenation” bullet trains was capped at 300km\/h (186mph) in 2011 following two crashes that killed 40 people.<\/p>\n
From next week, some of the trains will once again be allowed to run at a higher speed of about 350 km\/h.<\/p>\n
The higher maximum speed should cut about an hour off the journey time between Beijing and Shanghai.<\/p>\n
By 21 September, seven of China’s bullet trains will be permitted to travel at the increased maximum speed.<\/p>\n
To mark the return of the higher-speed service, the trains have been named “Fuxing” – Chinese for rejuvenation – in line with a national government slogan and development plan.<\/p>\n
All the trains have been fitted with an improved monitoring system that will slow and stop the trains automatically in the event of an emergency.<\/p>\n
The nation’s rail operator is believed to be looking into ways to upgrade track to let the engines run even faster – perhaps at speeds approaching 400km\/h. China is believed to have about 19,960km (12,400 miles) of high-speed rail tracks.<\/p>\n
The 2011 crashes of the high-speed trains led to a state investigation into the railways ministry which uncovered widespread corruption.<\/p>\n
The probe meant many officials were charged with corruption and abuse of power. Two senior officials were given suspended death sentences.<\/p>\n
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Source: BBC<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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