China unveils high-speeds rail plans
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China has announced plans to build 42 new high-speed railway lines over the next three years. According to a BBC report, China will have added 13,000km of high-speed lines by 2012, shortening journey times considerably for an expected seven billion annual passengers. A 500km/h train will be tested by the end of next year. The plans were revealed a science and technology conference in Chongqing.
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