Experiencing the opening of China's very first high-speed railway

By Bruce Connolly | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2020-11-17 09:01
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CRH approaching Beijing Railway Station passing conventional train in February 2008. [Photo by Bruce Connolly/Provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

In July 2001, awarding the 2008 Olympic Games to Beijing became a stimulus for major infrastructure upgrades. Tianjin would hold football preliminary matches. Partly in response, a very fast rail corridor would be initiated, allowing spectators and visitors rapid connection between both cities. This of course would benefit Tianjin well after 2008.

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