Originally Posted by
moondog
it's route is 30 km (as opposed to 25 or 35); that was the amount of track they needed for it to show off its capabilities.
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German engineers: To reach maximum velocity and then stop will require a
track length of 30km.
Chinese Governement: OK
German engineers: a 30 km length does not place the terminus in a useful location.
Chinese Government: So what, its cheaper.