# Speeding Bullet Monorails China's New Train is the Fastest Railway on Earth By Katherinev123 | Published 2009-12-28 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chinas-new-train References: [woondu](http://woondu.com/the-wuhan–guangzhou-high-speed-railway-in-china-350-kmh/) & [timesofindia.indiatimes](http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/china/China-launches-worlds-fastest-train-service/articleshow/5382285.cms) The fastest high-speed railway service can now be found in China. China's new train averages 217 mph, making it [faster than a speeding bullet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gac-group)! Cutting travel time between cities from 6 hours to 2 hours and 45 minutes, the railway travels through 20 cities and covers 663 miles. With the aim of spurring more economic growth around the country, China's new train is part of a massive rail development program. The program involves expanding [high-speed rail service](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/higer-new-v) to 42 more lines by 2012. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **High-speed Rail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop faster and more efficient high-speed rail systems to cut travel times and boost economic growth in various countries. - **Rail Development:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invest in expanding and improving rail infrastructure to connect more cities and regions, stimulating economic development and reducing transportation barriers. - **Urban Connectivity:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative transportation solutions that connect cities and improve urban mobility, optimizing travel times and fostering economic integration. ### Where This Applies - **Transportation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transform the transportation industry by investing in high-speed rail infrastructure and technologies that improve connectivity, efficiency, and convenience. - **Infrastructure:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: The construction and development of high-speed rail networks present opportunities in the infrastructure industry, requiring expertise in planning, design, engineering, and project management. - **Economic Development:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Harness the transformative power of high-speed rail systems to stimulate economic growth, attract investments, and enhance regional connectivity and competitiveness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Small-Profile Bullet Trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-bullet-trains.md) - [Proposed Spanish Speed Trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spanish-speed-train.md) - [Carbon Fiber Subway Trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cetrovo-10-carbon-star-rapid-rail.md) - [Enhanced Safety Bullet Trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e10-shinkansen.md) - [Ultra-Fast Charging Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/byd.md) - [Bullet Train-Inspired Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mitsubishi-shinkansen.md) - [Transforming Bullet Train Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shinkalion.md) - [Hyper-Fast Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightning-motorcycles-tachyon-nb.md) - [Hydrogen-Powered Hypersonic Airplanes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sky-magnetar.md)