Switzerland is an important transit country on the North-South axis of Europe. Due to the construction of the Lötschberg and Gotthard base tunnel, the heavy goods vehicle traffic will be shifted from road to rail in the future. The travelling times in passenger traffic will be drastically reduced. In addition to the large transverses, Switzerland has many routes which lead through fascinating landscapes. This makes train travel an event that is more than just getting from A to B quickly, as shown by the Heidi Express of the Rhätische Bahn (Raethian Railway – RhB).

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Trains take on a particular importance in China, as they stand for technical progress and economic development. This particularly applies to high-speed trains. A number of high-speed trains constructed in China are evidence of the enterprise and skills of Chinese engineers.

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