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Beijing-Shanghai Rail Link opens

A high-speed train leaves Beijing's rail station
A high-speed train leaves Beijing's rail station. ©AFP PHOTO / GOU YIGE

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It's been a long wait for one of the most eagerly anticipated rail links in China, but it looks like trains will finally start running on the $33bn link, which will be officially opened June 30. The journey between two of Asia's fastest-growing cities will take just four hours and 45 minutes.

More on The Telegraph - China to open Beijing-Shanghai high speed rail link

Published 27.06.2011

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