50,000 km of defiant rail engineering

In this episode of Round Table, Niu Honglin, Steve, and Yushun discuss China's high-speed rail network, which has surpassed 50,000 kilometers. They highlight the recent launch of the Xi'an-Yan'an high-speed railway and other new lines, emphasizing the engineering challenges and technological advancements involved, such as the use of digital twins. The conversation covers the impact of high-speed rail on connectivity between major cities and the development of city clusters, noting a shift from connecting megacities to facilitating regional development. They also touch on future advancements like maglev trains and their potential to further reduce travel times and integrate cities.