China’s bullet trains shoot into the future – India’s roads amble into the

[cirr]

Can you provide some statistics. Reports says only Beijing-Shanghai HSR line is making profit.



That happens even in Chinese low speed trains.

Stats are all in Chinese。

Personal experiences are more to the point and speak volumes。Certain high-speed G-train tickets，in particular those for nonstop trains，have to be booked or bought several days in advance。As for the D-trains running on dedicated blastless tracks，it could turn into a nightmare fighting for a ticket。

A good read from the New York Times：

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/24/b...is-huge-success-for-china.html?pagewanted=all

 

[Coltsfan]

India don't have railways, they have that rubbish their British masters built them century ago. I've seen dozens of Indians hanging out of trains in true 3rd world fashion.

Hanging out of Indian buses and trains is by choice! I'd rather hang outside than be packed like sardines. Refer to the video below