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Old Apr 10, 2014 | 11:24 pm
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Originally Posted by LOUDNOISES
The Train prices on the long hauls do confuse me though - a 10hr trip BJ to GZ costs 3,000rmb return in 1st whilst a flight is around the same price and a lot quicker.
Journey's of more than 600 miles were never intended to be a sweet spot for HSR in China. E.g., the BJ-GZ line's true value is access to BJ and the PRD for cities in the middle.
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