Groundbreaking: World's 1st High-Speed Loop Rail Opened in China

2,373 views · Published 9 January 2016 · 1:20 · Indexed 17 October 2026

Channel: People's Daily, China 人民日报 · 2016 · News & Politics

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China has built the world’s first circular high-speed railway line. It goes into service on Dec. 30, 2015 in China’s southernmost province of Hainan Island. Passengers will be able to go around the main island of the province in merely 3 hours, while enjoying a view of the sea.

The railway line covers 650 kilometers (about 400 miles), connecting all the airports in the tourist haven, with 29 stops along with the route. The loop takes 3 hours and 10 minutes to travel.

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