How the World Commutes

How The World Commutes
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Shanghai
A high-speed train goes on a trial run in Shanghai earlier this year. The rail line links Shanghai and Beijing, and the trains are among the fastest in the world, reaching speeds of up to 185 m.p.h. (300 km/h).

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