Written from a broad perspective but with a sharp focus, this book recounts the main events throughout the history of China’s high-speed rail, illustrated with over a hundred stunning images. Highly readable, the book lays out in brilliant detail the process of the development of China’s high-speed rail. This book also includes input from many Chinese high-speed rail experts, providing first-hand sources through interviews and offering profound insights into the plan and vision of the development of China’s high-speed rail. With a vibrant narrative style and penetrating perspective, this book provides comprehensive yet accessible coverage of China’s accomplishment in developing high-speed rail. (Transportation History/Economic)