Rail Rivals China, Japan Compete for High-Speed Track in Asia

In many parts of northeast Asia and Europe train travel in the 21st century is a safe and fast cross-country mode of transport. In South and Southeast Asia, riding the rails is frequently frustrating and sometimes dangerous with derailments and fiery crashes.   China and India and Southeast Asia compromise the most populous region in the world, creating a huge potential market for modern and safe railways.   European, Canadian and South Korean manufacturers are vying for Asia’s...

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