Wuhan: The train from Wuhan to Guangzhou is the world's fastest intercity train, reaching top speeds of 217 miles per hour. Above, CRH380A high-speed trains are seen near the Wuhan Railway Station on Jan. 15, 2011. Chinese officials have invested billions of dollars in broadening and modernizing the country's rail network to keep pace with growing demand. Last year's 40-day spring festival travel rush attracted some 230 million new passengers.

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