Project Starts to Cut Rail Travel Time in Western China

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Project Starts to Cut Rail Travel Time in Western China

Construction of a railway bridge between Xi'an and Baoji cities, two large cities in northwest China, started Tuesday.

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Construction of a railway bridge between Xi'an and Baoji cities, two large cities in northwest China, started Tuesday.

It marks the beginning of a project to shorten the journey on the Xi'an-Baoji railway section, believed the quickest railway section in China.

When the project is completed, train speeds on this section will be increased from 120-140 km per hour to 160-200 km per hour,setting a national record.

The project also includes construction of 143 curve tracks and three tunnels. It is scheduled to be completed in five months.

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