Double celebration in China: 50,000th train leaves to Europe
The train ready to depart from Chengdu.
Right before China transitioned into the New Year according to its calendar, it saw another reason to celebrate. On 29 January the 50,000th China-Europe train embarked on its journey towards the west.
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Saves super ships blocking the Suez Canal
And causing weeks of disruption
Did you know that a number of ships rounding Cape of Good Hope have broken their backs due to colossal waves rounding the Cape too.
But what China really wants is a standard-gauge line all the way to Europe. This would speed up deliveries immeasurably.
These are the kinds of articles that must be presented to the American, T.V. prime time audience.
Standard-gauge line makes total sence but is it feasible in a ten year period? Dreaming of a bullet train ride Budapest/Beijing.