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China opens the world's longest high-speed rail route, which links Beijing and Guangzhou.
China inaugurated the world's longest high-speed rail line, connecting Beijing and Guangzhou and revolutionizing domestic travel.
On December 26, 2012, China launched its high-speed rail service between Beijing and Guangzhou, spanning over 2,200 kilometers.
The line cut travel time between the two megacities from 22 hours to just under 8, showcasing China's rail engineering prowess.
Operating speeds reached 300 km/h, offering passengers a fast, safe, and comfortable alternative to air and road travel.
The project integrated advanced technology in track design, signaling, and energy efficiency, setting global standards.
It bolstered economic ties between northern and southern regions, facilitating business, tourism, and cultural exchange.
The success underscored China's ambition to build a nationwide high-speed network, now the world's largest.
2012
opens
world's longest
rail route
Beijing
Guangzhou