While the U.S. endeavors to link up its cities via train, countries like China already have robust high speed rail systems in place, and cool new rail stations have been popping up left and right to accommodate the growing number of passengers. Designed by Skidmore Owings and Merrill, Tianjin's own lattice-roofed high speed rail station will be complete this year, and will be a daily stop for approximately 6,000 commuters who pass through its doors during peak hours. In addition to incorporating a series of sustainable strategies, the station will sit on a sprawling 22 hectare city park, which will be a lovely place to bide the time while you wait for your train to come in.
ITS BEAUTIFUL
Looks more like the eye of a hurricane or Sauron’s eye. Destined to suck away the finances of China’s transportation future.
The country’s existing rail network is currently being used to capacity by freight most of which is coal and by pushing people on it the fuel will have to be carried by less efficient trucks.
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