China Speed - China's High - Speed Rail

China Speed - China's High - Speed Rail,The rapidity of China’s high-speed railway development symbolizes the “China Speed” which is manifesting itself during the era of Reform and Opening Up.
China’s high-speed railways are known for safety, convenience and comfort – the top choice for people on the move. With the “Four South-North” and “Four East-West” high-speed rail network taking shape in China, the zooming high-speed trains are changing the ways people work and live.
The whole world has been amazed at the speed with which China has developed its railways. Even US President Obama once said, “There is no reason why Europe or China should have the fastest trains.” China is competitive worldwide in railway transportation infrastructure on the strength of its quality production capacity, advanced technology and delivery of value for money. The result is a brand-new calling card for Chinese manufacturing.
As a witness to and participant in the development of high-speed railways in China, the author has extensively consulted archives, held in-depth interviews and gathered rare behind-the-scenes data to paint a vivid picture of how China has developed its high-speed railways. The record is one of a bittersweet journey, proving the superiority of the socialist system in its ability to pool forces to achieve something amazing. The new railways demonstrate the wisdom of the Chinese people. This book showcases the benefits HSR has brought to China’s overall development, as well as the bright prospects for the industry. The author’s fact-driven style and compelling narrative unveil the puzzles and challenges that accompanied the building of HSR in China, sharing unique stories both enlightening and invigorating.

Introduction：Drawing Speed from Opening—up
Chapter Ⅰ Does China Need High—Speed Railways？
The Call for a Beijing—Shanghai Passage
Wheel／Rail vs.Maglev
Practice Speaks Loudest
Chapter Ⅱ Ushering in the"Era of Wind"
Prologue for High—Speed Railways in China
Beijing—Tianjin Intercity Railway：A Beautiful Debut
A Long—Anticipated Debut
Chapter Ⅲ Chinese Model of High—Speed Railway Development
Foreign Technologies and the Chinese Market
The Demise of Domestic Multiple Urut （MU）
Market and Technology
Chapter Ⅳ High—Speed Railway Diplomacy
High—Speed Railway and the World
Former Railway Kingdom
High—Speed Entanglement between China and Japan
Chapter Ⅴ Return to Common Sense
Full—scale Speed Adjustment
Speed Reduction and Fare of High—Speed Trains
Investment and Debt for High—Speed Rail
Chapter Ⅵ
High—Speed Rail Operations
HSR Operation Organization
Huge HSR Passenger Flow
China High—Speed Railway Becoming Full—fledged
Epilogue：Speed Has Changed China
Author's Epilogue： My Life with Trains