Beijing-Shanghai high-speed rail. Beijing departure station
The train speed is 350 km/hr (218.75 mph)
The crew to board the Beijing-Shanghai high-speed train.
The crew staff preparing food.
The trains have 1st class, business and VIP cars, as well as economy class of course. There are also dedicated disabled areas, wheelchair accessible bathrooms and corridors.
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