China launches new super speed boat

The first ballistic train designed and manufactured in China at speeds of up to 300 km / h, rolled off the production platform Saturday morning, Dec. 21. This is the latest model of the China High Speed Rail Union.

" This event marks the beginning of China's accession to the four-country club after Japan, France and Germany in the production of such high-speed trains, " said Wang Yongping, the country's rail minister.

In the past, China's fastest trains have been running at 250 km / h. These products are currently serving routes from Beijing to the provinces.

The new vessel, superior in terms of tightness, smoothness and strength. This ship is made of aluminum alloy, weighing about 7 tons. " The lightweight hull has never been seen, " one expert said.

With 8 carriages, this vessel can carry 600 passengers. It is planned to install them on the Beijing route to Tianjin, starting in August, before the Beijing Olympics. It will reduce the route time from the current 80 minutes to 30 minutes.

The latest high speed train of China. (Photo: Xinhua)

T. An