Beijing's newest train station looks like a modern airport and a ride on its bullet train is nearly as fast as taking a plane. China's high-speed trains have come a long way from the steam engines that once chugged into the capital before economic reforms in the 1980s transformed long-distance transportation.
"This is how the majority of people travel across China. All trains like this go as slow as 55 km/h. When it's crowded, it's standing room only." And the journey can take days.
But that's no longer the only option. China is now home to the world's fastest train. Hurtling from Wuhan to Guangzhou add up to 400 km/h.
"This train is so fast. It's threatened airline tickets sales. China southern airlines is struggling to compet
