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news Scmp World 2026-06-30

Shanghai-Beijing High-Speed Rail Launched in 2011: A Comparison

An archival report from July 1, 2011, compares the new Shanghai-Beijing high-speed train with air travel, finding rail offered more comfort and convenience despite slightly longer travel times.

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