Bullet Train in China

High-speed trains (G, D, C trains in China) run much faster than the normal ones. As well as traveling at speeds of up to 400km/h, the bullet trains are operated by advanced technological communication systems. 

China has so many worthy destinations, many of which are far from each, and in most cases, tourists have no choice but to take an airplane. The high-speed railways greatly shorten journeys in this vast land, making long-distance trips more convenient, time-saving and feasible. For instance, with one bullet train ticket, you can reach Guangzhou from Beijing in 8 hours, however, this 2,000 km (about 1,243 mi) journey takes nearly 24 hours by normal ones.

Now people generally prefer to travel by high-speed trains, which should be attributed to its advantages:
1. Fast: The present speed is higher than 200km/h, lessening the journey duration. For example, from Beijing to Shanghai, a distance of over 1,200 km (about 746 mi). The journey is shortened to 5 hours from 15 hours if you buy bullet train ticket instead of other tickets.
2. Punctual: Less influence by weather, they usually arrive at their destinations on time. By contrast, a bus may be delayed because of traffic jams or bad road conditions. Flights may be cancelled because for the bad weather.
3. Comfortable and Convenient: Seating is very comfortable, and the facilities can better meet passengers’ demands. Bullet trains are scheduled more frequently for many journeys, so it is easy to buy tickets and passengers don’t need to wait too long.

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The Chinese railway has adopted a new diagram from July 1, 2014. 60 more rail routes have been put into service and 53 are bullet trains. 

The new bullet trains from Chengdu to Shanghai, Hangzhou and Fuzhou shorten the journeys to 15 hours, 15 hours and 20 minutes, and 15 hours and 12 minutes, respectively.

Now the largest and fastest program of its kind in the world, central investment has helped ensure that most city-to-city journeys in China are nearly 80% faster than previously. For example, to travel from Xiamen to Shenzhen a year ago took 15 hours and several transfers. Now, via so-called ‘bullet train’, you can do the 520km journey in just over 3 hours at a cost of just 150 Yuan. With links between Xiamen, Fuzhou, Hangzhou and Shanghai already in place, and crucially the 1st tier cities of the east becoming more connected with the emerging 2nd tier cities of the west such as Chengdu and Chongqing, Chinese domestic infrastructure is making huge strides towards integrating this massive nation.

Xiashen Railway, is named after its two terminal cities Xiamen in Fujian Province and Shenzhen in Guangdong Province, next to Hong Kong. The line has a total length of 502.4 km and forms part of China's Southeast Coast High-Speed Rail Corridor. Construction of the Xiashen Line began on November 23, 2007, and the line entered into operation on December 28, 2013.

The line is designed for trains running at top speeds of 250 kilometres per hour, and has reduced travel time between Xiamen and Shenzhen from 11 hours to 3 hours and 40 minutes.

More bullet trains are available from Chengdu to Wuhan, Zhengzhou, Nanchang, Nanjing, Hankou and Lichuan, and from Chongqing to Shanghai, Fuzhou, Xiamen, Hankou, Wuhan and Yichang. 

New high-speed railway service from Beijing to Xiamen shortens the journey from 32 hours to 13 hours. 

More highs-speed rail services are available from Beijing to Taiyuan, Nanning, Guiyang and Jinan. The Xian-Taiyuan high-speed railway service is also put into service from July 1, which shortens the trip from 10 hours to 3.5 hours. Visitors now are able to reach Pingyao Old City from Xian within 3 hours. 

Railway network map with conventional lines upgraded or built to accommodate CRH shown in orange (160–250 km/h (99–155 mph)), secondary high-speed lines in green (200–299 km/h (124–186 mph)), and blue (above 300 km/h (190 mph)).