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China Unveils Super Lightweight 310 MPH Bullet Train

China Unveils Super Lightweight 310 MPH Bullet Train

Despite a year plagued by crashes and economic problems, the Chinese government successfully tested a brand new train capable of hitting 310 miles per hour this past weekend. The prototype bullet train is

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Futuristic Australian Train Could Transport Citizens at High Speed with Low Emissions

Futuristic Australian Train Could Transport Citizens at High Speed with Low Emissions

A new train designed by the HASSEL could one day be zipping people around Australia while reducing the country’s carbon output. The A-HSV train is a double decker machine that promises to have just

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China Developing Maglev Train That Can Go 1000kph

China Developing Maglev Train That Can Go 1000kph

Get ready for some high speed transport action – Chinese researchers are currently developing a vacuum maglev train that they believe will run at speeds up to 620 miles per hour. This just a few

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Super-Sleek High Speed Mercury Train Unveiled for UK

Super-Sleek High Speed Mercury Train Unveiled for UK

London design firm Priestmangoode recently unveiled the Mercury, a high speed train designed for low-carbon ultra-efficient travel. The Mercury is a double-decker train with a sleek body and unique

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Solar-Powered MagLev Concept Train is Sleek Alternative Transportation

Solar-Powered MagLev Concept Train is Sleek Alternative Transportation

High speed trains are important for long haul travel, but more efficient rail systems are also needed in cities for general commuters. With precisely that in mind, Francisco Lupin designed this sleek

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World’s Fastest Train Rolls Off Production Line

World’s Fastest Train Rolls Off Production Line

Along with the most extensive high speed rail network, China also has the world’s fastest train, which rolled off production lines last week. The 380A built by Changchun Railway Vehicles Co., Ltd,

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High-Speed Javelin Trains Arrive in the UK

High-Speed Javelin Trains Arrive in the UK

This week the UK joined the ranks of many other European countries as it unveiled its first domestic high-speed rail service. The 140 mph Japanese-built Javelin trains will be slightly more expensive to

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Can Spain’s AVE Train Kill the Airplane?

Can Spain’s AVE Train Kill the Airplane?

When we think of air travel, what usually comes to mind is the cramped seats, bags of peanuts, and annoyance of checking luggage. But if Spain has its way, their brand new high speed train network may

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