Introduction Poetry & Dreamland: The Power of China’s High-Speed Rail / 1
Chapter 1 Shortened Distance
1 Train Color and Speed / 22
2 Nostalgia Was a Train Ticket / 31
3 The Development of the HSR Travel Circle / 45
4 The Convenience of the “HSR +” Travel Mode / 56
5 Smart Trip – a Better Choice / 68
Chapter 2 New Landscape of HSR Economy
1 Starlit “City Clusters” / 82
2 “Economic Belt” and Urban Scenery / 102
3 The Rise of New Cities Catalyzed by HSR / 119
Chapter 3 A Beautiful New Life
1 New Ideas, New Visions and New Life / 142
2 Life Based on HSR & Big Data / 154
3 A Happy Tale of Two Cities / 167
4 Impulsive Travel / 177
Chapter 4 The Most Beautiful Scenery on the Way
1 The Most Beautiful Scenery along HSR / 192
2 The New Lifestyle of “HSR + Tourism” / 207
3 Joyful HSR Tourism / 220
4 Lucid Waters and Lush Mountains Are Invaluable Assets / 232
Chapter 5 The 3D Picture of “Integrated Traffic”
1 The Fission of the Traditional Traffic Pattern / 248
2 Life-or-Death Battle / 261
3 Visions & Practice of Transport System / 280
Chapter 6 Bringing “Made in China” to New Heights
1 Top-Grade Tracks, Stations and Trains / 304
2 World-Stunning Equipment Manufacturing Capability / 321
3 HSR Powering “Made in China” / 338
Chapter 7 Connecting China with the World
1 From “Chinese Standards” to “Global Standards” / 358
2 Great Prospects of “HSR Diplomacy” / 376
3 World Transport Needs a “Chinese Plan” / 389
Afterword The Progress of Trains / 401