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China’s high speed trains travel at around 350 km/h while passengers work, have coffee or sleep as if they were on a regular commute. The scale behind that experience is remarkable. China’s high speed rail network now extends beyond 50,000 km, supported by an immense system of tracks, bridges,... tunnels, signalling, power infrastructure and continuous maintenance. The next generation CR450 is being developed for commercial speeds of around 400 km/h, which will demand advances in aerodynamics, braking, energy efficiency and passenger comfort. For me, this is where innovation becomes truly interesting. Progress is not only about achieving a higher speed or a bigger number. It is about turning complex technology into something reliable enough to become part of everyday life. The future stops feeling futuristic when people can use it without having to think about the technology behind it. #China #Technology #Innovation #Futureshow more

Harsh Mariwala

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Twiter User4 дней назад

@rishibagree @amitmalviya Mari is now chinese agent?

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Lisa Wright4 дней назад

Impressive no doubt, but who pays for 50,000 km of rail? The debt-trap side never shows up in the passenger experience! We would rather build slower with transparency than celebrate numbers we can't question.

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Ashok Daga5 дней назад

We hv guaranteed 6/16 km per hr actual speed but call 160 km/hr capacity @RailMinIndia runs train without fail late no GST bill by @IRCTCofficial vendor grt jumlabaaz

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@instagram = @aravindrajeshnagarajan4 дней назад

The snow portion appears unsettling to me.if this is true there must be sensors that monitor the snow accumulation and calculate whether the combined speed of the train would be able to plough through the accumulated snow on the tracks. Did Japanese help in technology collaboration for high speed rail?

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Anurag Tiwari4 дней назад

Eh !!! Big deal ! Our achievement's no less ! Ask them to come down to India.. we'll show them Moon crater's on our roads !😂😂😂

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Bhavesh Shah4 дней назад

I’ve experienced this in China. The speed, comfort and technology of their high-speed trains are truly amazing!

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10,979 просмотров • 2 месяцев назад

Today marks the start of China’s annual Spring Festival travel rush, known as Chunyun. Over the next 40 days, the railway system is projected to handle 539 million trips, making it the largest periodic human migration in history. For at least three millennia, the Spring Festival has been China’s most significant holiday. “Going home for the family reunion” has become a deeply ingrained cultural expectation. About a quarter of China’s population consists of floating residents who live or work outside their registered hometowns, often in other cities or provinces. For them, rail travel is the preferred option, given that nearly every Chinese city with over 200k residents is connected by rail, not to mention the advantages of speed, affordability, and frequent services. The Spring Festival travel rush poses severe challenges to China’s public transportation system, especially its high-speed rail system. In 2008, a rare snowstorm hit the typically mild southern regions during the holiday, stranding 400k people at Guangzhou station for 11 days. This incident underscored the urgency for the government to accelerate high-speed rail development. Since then, China’s high-speed rail network has drawn lessons from daily operations, refining timetables and introducing new trains to prioritize safety, punctuality, and comfort. Today, amid hundreds of millions of passengers, the on-time rate during Chunyun reaches 99%, with no major accidents reported. In reality, China’s high-speed rail program started late and lacked any initial global advantages. During a visit to Japan in 1978, then China’s top leader-to-be Deng Xiaoping boarded Shinkansen and expressed admiration for the bullet train, remarking that it “urges China to run faster.” It took another 30 years for China to launch its first high-speed rail line, connecting the capital Beijing to Tianjin, with a distance comparable to New York to Philadelphia. By the end of 2025, China’s high-speed rail mileage exceeds twice the combined total of all other countries, enough to circle the equator 1.25 times. This expanded network meets the demands of a growing number of passengers, supported by features like mobile apps and real-name ticketing, which have put an end to the need to queue overnight at ticket counters as was routine decades ago. However, during Chunyun’s peak periods—such as the first and last days of the holiday—travelers still need to snap up tickets swiftly. Thus, for longer distances, many choose flights; others prefer the greater flexibility of self-driving, which has become the primary mode of transportation.

Today marks the start of China’s annual Spring Festival travel rush, known as Chunyun. Over the next 40 days, the railway system is projected to handle 539 million trips, making it the largest periodic human migration in history. For at least three millennia, the Spring Festival has been China’s most significant holiday. “Going home for the family reunion” has become a deeply ingrained cultural expectation. About a quarter of China’s population consists of floating residents who live or work outside their registered hometowns, often in other cities or provinces. For them, rail travel is the preferred option, given that nearly every Chinese city with over 200k residents is connected by rail, not to mention the advantages of speed, affordability, and frequent services. The Spring Festival travel rush poses severe challenges to China’s public transportation system, especially its high-speed rail system. In 2008, a rare snowstorm hit the typically mild southern regions during the holiday, stranding 400k people at Guangzhou station for 11 days. This incident underscored the urgency for the government to accelerate high-speed rail development. Since then, China’s high-speed rail network has drawn lessons from daily operations, refining timetables and introducing new trains to prioritize safety, punctuality, and comfort. Today, amid hundreds of millions of passengers, the on-time rate during Chunyun reaches 99%, with no major accidents reported. In reality, China’s high-speed rail program started late and lacked any initial global advantages. During a visit to Japan in 1978, then China’s top leader-to-be Deng Xiaoping boarded Shinkansen and expressed admiration for the bullet train, remarking that it “urges China to run faster.” It took another 30 years for China to launch its first high-speed rail line, connecting the capital Beijing to Tianjin, with a distance comparable to New York to Philadelphia. By the end of 2025, China’s high-speed rail mileage exceeds twice the combined total of all other countries, enough to circle the equator 1.25 times. This expanded network meets the demands of a growing number of passengers, supported by features like mobile apps and real-name ticketing, which have put an end to the need to queue overnight at ticket counters as was routine decades ago. However, during Chunyun’s peak periods—such as the first and last days of the holiday—travelers still need to snap up tickets swiftly. Thus, for longer distances, many choose flights; others prefer the greater flexibility of self-driving, which has become the primary mode of transportation.

Sinical

157,654 просмотров • 7 месяцев назад

#WATCH | Delhi | Long-range Anti-Ship Hypersonic Glide Missile, developed by DRDO, will be making its debut at the 77th Republic Day Parade ASL Project Director at DRDO, A Prasad Goud says, "This missile is being developed by DRDO for the requirement of the Indian Navy. Its basic advantage is that it is hypersonic, so enemy radars cannot detect it... Its range is about 1500 Km and can carry different payloads, then defeat the warheads on ships deployed in the ocean. It travels with hypersonic speed and high aerodynamic efficiency... This will increase India's capability in the ocean waters... DRDO is working on hypersonic glide missile technology and hypersonic cruise missile technology..."

#WATCH | Delhi | Long-range Anti-Ship Hypersonic Glide Missile, developed by DRDO, will be making its debut at the 77th Republic Day Parade ASL Project Director at DRDO, A Prasad Goud says, "This missile is being developed by DRDO for the requirement of the Indian Navy. Its basic advantage is that it is hypersonic, so enemy radars cannot detect it... Its range is about 1500 Km and can carry different payloads, then defeat the warheads on ships deployed in the ocean. It travels with hypersonic speed and high aerodynamic efficiency... This will increase India's capability in the ocean waters... DRDO is working on hypersonic glide missile technology and hypersonic cruise missile technology..."

ANI

383,126 просмотров • 8 месяцев назад

As InnoTrans 2024 opens today, we invite you to embark on a green journey with us.🌱 In "The Journey of a Tea Leaf," see how our freight and passenger trains support sustainable transport, from China to Europe, delivering green solutions for a low-carbon future. 🚄 At InnoTrans 2024, CRRC is presenting: 🌿 Green Intelligent Passenger Transport Solutions Featuring the CINOVA H2 and 160 km/h Hydrogen Intelligent Train, designed for smarter, greener travel. 🚞 Diversified Freight Transport Solutions From the 350 km/h High-Speed Freight EMU to eco-friendly locomotives, CRRC is leading the way in sustainable logistics. ⚙️ Full Life-Cycle System Solutions Our TIES and DLS offer end-to-end efficiency, revolutionizing rail operations. Together, we're "On Track for A Low Carbon Future." #InnoTrans2024 #InnotransCRRCHour

As InnoTrans 2024 opens today, we invite you to embark on a green journey with us.🌱 In "The Journey of a Tea Leaf," see how our freight and passenger trains support sustainable transport, from China to Europe, delivering green solutions for a low-carbon future. 🚄 At InnoTrans 2024, CRRC is presenting: 🌿 Green Intelligent Passenger Transport Solutions Featuring the CINOVA H2 and 160 km/h Hydrogen Intelligent Train, designed for smarter, greener travel. 🚞 Diversified Freight Transport Solutions From the 350 km/h High-Speed Freight EMU to eco-friendly locomotives, CRRC is leading the way in sustainable logistics. ⚙️ Full Life-Cycle System Solutions Our TIES and DLS offer end-to-end efficiency, revolutionizing rail operations. Together, we're "On Track for A Low Carbon Future." #InnoTrans2024 #InnotransCRRCHour

CRRC Corporation Ltd.

14,554 просмотров • 2 лет назад

🤝 Brolyz is more than just a platform it’s a growing family where #finance meets real community. In a world where #crypto can often feel complicated and distant, Brolyz creates a space where people come together, learn together, and grow together. It’s a place where innovation, trust, and connection unite under one vision: empowering everyone to be part of the future of finance. What makes Brolyz special is not only the technology, but the people behind it. A vibrant community, shared goals, and the energy of members supporting one another make this platform truly inspiring. Whether you are new to crypto or already experienced, Brolyz welcomes every voice and every journey. This is where ideas become opportunities, where community becomes strength, and where the future becomes something we build together. Brolyz is not just about finance it’s about belonging. And this is only the beginning. Welcome 👇

🤝 Brolyz is more than just a platform it’s a growing family where #finance meets real community. In a world where #crypto can often feel complicated and distant, Brolyz creates a space where people come together, learn together, and grow together. It’s a place where innovation, trust, and connection unite under one vision: empowering everyone to be part of the future of finance. What makes Brolyz special is not only the technology, but the people behind it. A vibrant community, shared goals, and the energy of members supporting one another make this platform truly inspiring. Whether you are new to crypto or already experienced, Brolyz welcomes every voice and every journey. This is where ideas become opportunities, where community becomes strength, and where the future becomes something we build together. Brolyz is not just about finance it’s about belonging. And this is only the beginning. Welcome 👇

Ossy 🪙 🐂

13,651 просмотров • 5 месяцев назад

🇨🇳 358.36 km/h! Three Chinese teens just broke a Guinness World Record with a micro drone. Then someone asked: “Looks impressive, but what can it actually do?” Wrong question. The real “use” isn’t the record. It’s the entire capability chain behind it. And the signal it sends. This isn’t a toy. This is a strategic signal. These kids aren’t “playing with drones.” They’re speaking the engineering mother tongue of a nation. What does it mean when a few 16-year-olds can push a small quadcopter to 358.36 km/h? It means they understand: • Aerodynamics • Materials science • Motor tuning • Control algorithms • Manufacturing workflows • Testing protocols This is not a lucky experiment. It’s a microcosm of system-level engineering ability. And a glimpse into the future. In 10 years, these kids may be building: • Hypersonic AI-powered UAVs • Tactical drone swarms • Anti-missile jammers • High-speed logistics drones • Aerospace modules From racing drones to battlefield units — the path is clear. Fast. Cheap. Swarming. Hard to shoot down. Multi-mission capable: recon, EW, jamming, decoys. The modern battlefield isn’t just tanks and missiles. It’s saturation + speed + scale. And this is the tactical Lego block. What some people call “toys”… Military labs elsewhere call: alpha models. But here’s the most important part: This proves China’s education pipeline is alive. Americans panic at this not because of the drone, But because they’re losing 10,000+ STEM PhDs a year. Meanwhile, China’s prefecture-level high schools are making kids who build these in the wild. This is the real power gap. You see a record. China sees this: “Our talent pool is starting to self-organize.” America is: • Pushing engineers away • Turning schools into churches • Slashing research budgets China is: “Children are building 350 km/h drones in open fields.” So you ask: “What’s the use?” This is the use. This is why the future doesn’t belong to you. It belongs to the people still building it. Not a record. A civilization trajectory.

🇨🇳 358.36 km/h! Three Chinese teens just broke a Guinness World Record with a micro drone. Then someone asked: “Looks impressive, but what can it actually do?” Wrong question. The real “use” isn’t the record. It’s the entire capability chain behind it. And the signal it sends. This isn’t a toy. This is a strategic signal. These kids aren’t “playing with drones.” They’re speaking the engineering mother tongue of a nation. What does it mean when a few 16-year-olds can push a small quadcopter to 358.36 km/h? It means they understand: • Aerodynamics • Materials science • Motor tuning • Control algorithms • Manufacturing workflows • Testing protocols This is not a lucky experiment. It’s a microcosm of system-level engineering ability. And a glimpse into the future. In 10 years, these kids may be building: • Hypersonic AI-powered UAVs • Tactical drone swarms • Anti-missile jammers • High-speed logistics drones • Aerospace modules From racing drones to battlefield units — the path is clear. Fast. Cheap. Swarming. Hard to shoot down. Multi-mission capable: recon, EW, jamming, decoys. The modern battlefield isn’t just tanks and missiles. It’s saturation + speed + scale. And this is the tactical Lego block. What some people call “toys”… Military labs elsewhere call: alpha models. But here’s the most important part: This proves China’s education pipeline is alive. Americans panic at this not because of the drone, But because they’re losing 10,000+ STEM PhDs a year. Meanwhile, China’s prefecture-level high schools are making kids who build these in the wild. This is the real power gap. You see a record. China sees this: “Our talent pool is starting to self-organize.” America is: • Pushing engineers away • Turning schools into churches • Slashing research budgets China is: “Children are building 350 km/h drones in open fields.” So you ask: “What’s the use?” This is the use. This is why the future doesn’t belong to you. It belongs to the people still building it. Not a record. A civilization trajectory.

𝘊𝘰𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘦

51,877 просмотров • 7 месяцев назад

BREAKING: Eight Sleep is now available in mainland China. Our biggest expansion ever. A major company milestone. And a sign of where health technology is going. For more than a decade, we’ve engineered sleep technology that measures the body, adjusts the environment in real time, and improves sleep, not just tracks it. The future of health and longevity will not be built on data alone. It will be built on outcomes. That shift is happening around the world, and Eight Sleep is establishing itself as the leading global sleep brand. 300 million people in China suffer from sleep disorders. Average nightly sleep is 6.97 hours. The unmet need here is bigger than in any market we’ve entered. We’re excited for what’s ahead. Learn more at

Matteo Franceschetti

3,045,162 просмотров • 5 месяцев назад

The future of Downtown San Francisco just got a huge boost from the Biden Administration. Thanks to advocacy from our Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, the federal government announced a new investment of $3.4 billion in the Portal, our transit center, to bring Caltrain — and eventually High Speed Rail — into the heart of our Downtown. With plans for 11 transit systems within and around the center, this investment isn’t just a commitment to the future of transportation in our city, region, and state, it’s a commitment to a thriving future for San Francisco. It’s a sign of what we can do when we work together and think big about what’s possible. The future of San Francisco and California is High Speed Rail, and the Portal in our Downtown is where that future will live.

The future of Downtown San Francisco just got a huge boost from the Biden Administration. Thanks to advocacy from our Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, the federal government announced a new investment of $3.4 billion in the Portal, our transit center, to bring Caltrain — and eventually High Speed Rail — into the heart of our Downtown. With plans for 11 transit systems within and around the center, this investment isn’t just a commitment to the future of transportation in our city, region, and state, it’s a commitment to a thriving future for San Francisco. It’s a sign of what we can do when we work together and think big about what’s possible. The future of San Francisco and California is High Speed Rail, and the Portal in our Downtown is where that future will live.

London Breed

157,456 просмотров • 2 лет назад

Elon Musk’s point about China is worth thinking about not because “China is peaceful,” but because China’s historical experience is fundamentally different from the Western imperial model we often use to interpret it. For much of its long history, China’s biggest wars were fought within China, not across oceans to build overseas colonies. Think about the scale of its history, the Three Kingdoms, the An Lushan Rebellion, the Mongol conquest, the Ming–Qing transition, the Taiping Rebellion, and countless periods of fragmentation and reunification. Some of these conflicts produced demographic catastrophes on a scale that is difficult to comprehend today. Elon frequently cited “70%” figure is debatable and shouldn’t be treated as a precise historical statistic. But the broader pattern is real, some of China’s bloodiest chapters were civil wars, rebellions and struggles over the reunification of the Chinese heartland. That matters because history shapes strategic culture. China is a continental civilisation with thousands of years of written history, repeatedly experiencing fragmentation, famine, invasion, reconstruction and reunification. Its strategic instinct has often been about maintaining internal cohesion, securing its borders and building economic strength. This doesn’t mean China has never expanded, fought neighbours or exercised imperial power, it absolutely has. And history is not destiny… But I think the mistake is assuming that China’s rise automatically follows the same trajectory as 19th-century European imperialism, overseas colonies, resource extraction and permanent expeditionary warfare. Look at what China has poured enormous resources into over the past few decades: high-speed rail, ports, manufacturing, cities, energy infrastructure, technology and industrial capacity. That tells us something, the question isn’t whether China is “good” or “bad”, the more useful question is what kind of superpower is China becoming? If we want to compete with China, collaborate with China, invest in China or simply understand China, we need to stop projecting our own historical experience onto it. You cannot understand a civilization with 5,000 years of history by viewing it through a 200-year-old Western lens.

Elon Musk’s point about China is worth thinking about not because “China is peaceful,” but because China’s historical experience is fundamentally different from the Western imperial model we often use to interpret it. For much of its long history, China’s biggest wars were fought within China, not across oceans to build overseas colonies. Think about the scale of its history, the Three Kingdoms, the An Lushan Rebellion, the Mongol conquest, the Ming–Qing transition, the Taiping Rebellion, and countless periods of fragmentation and reunification. Some of these conflicts produced demographic catastrophes on a scale that is difficult to comprehend today. Elon frequently cited “70%” figure is debatable and shouldn’t be treated as a precise historical statistic. But the broader pattern is real, some of China’s bloodiest chapters were civil wars, rebellions and struggles over the reunification of the Chinese heartland. That matters because history shapes strategic culture. China is a continental civilisation with thousands of years of written history, repeatedly experiencing fragmentation, famine, invasion, reconstruction and reunification. Its strategic instinct has often been about maintaining internal cohesion, securing its borders and building economic strength. This doesn’t mean China has never expanded, fought neighbours or exercised imperial power, it absolutely has. And history is not destiny… But I think the mistake is assuming that China’s rise automatically follows the same trajectory as 19th-century European imperialism, overseas colonies, resource extraction and permanent expeditionary warfare. Look at what China has poured enormous resources into over the past few decades: high-speed rail, ports, manufacturing, cities, energy infrastructure, technology and industrial capacity. That tells us something, the question isn’t whether China is “good” or “bad”, the more useful question is what kind of superpower is China becoming? If we want to compete with China, collaborate with China, invest in China or simply understand China, we need to stop projecting our own historical experience onto it. You cannot understand a civilization with 5,000 years of history by viewing it through a 200-year-old Western lens.

Alvin Foo

322,438 просмотров • 15 дней назад