Hold onto your seatbelts, tech lovers! China’s next-gen CR450 high-speed train just hit the testing tracks, aiming to smash speed records with a blistering 450 km/h (280 mph) in trials – faster than most small planes during takeoff!
Dubbed the ‘Ferrari of rails’ by railway enthusiasts, the CR450 will operate at 400 km/h commercially, cutting travel times between mega-cities like Beijing and Shanghai to just 2.5 hours. That’s enough time to binge one episode of Squid Game!
China Railway officials say the train’s AI-powered safety systems and aerodynamic design make it the world’s fastest operational bullet train – leaving Japan’s Shinkansen (320 km/h) eating its dust. The project also features eco-friendly upgrades, with 30% less energy use per seat than previous models.
While test runs continue, rail experts predict the CR450 could revolutionize regional connectivity and set new benchmarks for sustainable transport. Next stop: commercial launch in 2025!
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Prototypes of China's new high-speed train CR450 undergo testing
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