An overview of the history of
transportation reveals that, from the invention of the wheel some 6,000 years
ago, through the birth of carriages some 4,000 years ago, to the penetration of
automobiles, trains, steam boats and planes into people’s lives, means of
transportation have been transforming mankind’s living space and life styles at
an ever-accelerating pace. HSR (high-speed railway) is credited with
lengthening people’s lives by enabling fast travel to save people’s time.
“China Speed”
drives the progress of the times. “China Speed” is attracting more and more
attention around the world, especially by means of the development of HSR in
China. This country is the global leader in HSR bridges, tunnels and roadbeds,
as well as track structure and EMU technology. On the whole, China boasts the
cutting edge in the general design, construction, operation and technology of
HSR, as measured by the five indicators of safety, reliability, applicability,
cost-efficiency and advanced technology.
Currently, China is home to the HSR network
with the longest operating mileage and biggest construction scale in the world.
China is one of the global leaders in HSR technology, which has become a
cultural icon showcasing “China Speed.” The country’s HSR also underpins “China
Creation,” “China Intelligence,” “China Strength,” “China Pride” and “China
Spirit.” China HSR is changing the landscape not only of China but of the whole
world. HSR enable people to enjoy comfortable journeys around the world in a
safe and convenient way.
