We compare our railways with those in China

Mike Davies presents a photographic report from China

Fifty years ago Dr Richard Beeching axed our railways.  We look at what is happening in China at the present time.

Do we still doubt that China is heading towards becoming a super power in a decade or two?

Above and below is Beijing-Shanghai high-speed railway - the Beijing departure station.

Trains travel at high speed - with comfort in mind

And this is what is called comfort!