China debuts bullet train that can operate in extremely cold temperatures [CNN]





Date: 11/01/2021

China has unveiled a new high-speed bullet train designed for extremely cold climates. The CR400AF-G train can operate at speeds of up to 350 kilometers per hour in temperatures as low as -40 degrees Celsius.


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China debuts bullet train that can operate in extremely cold temperatures
China debuts bullet train that can operate in extremely cold temperatures

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China has unveiled a new high-speed bullet train designed for extremely cold climates. The CR400AF-G train can operate at speeds of up to 350 kilometers per hour in temperatures as low as -40 degrees Celsius.

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