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[–] Nasan@sopuli.xyz 9 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Do these guys not count because Florida? I know it's not as impressive as China's efforts, but it's something.

[–] girsaysdoom@sh.itjust.works 22 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

Looks like it's because it's labeled as a Higher-Speed Rail rather than High-speed.

[–] atomicbocks@sh.itjust.works 14 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Wow, talk about something intentionally named to be confusing and misleading.

[–] fluxion@lemmy.world 8 points 2 weeks ago

It was originally meant to be called "high'ish speed rail" but marketing department made some tweaks

[–] Nasan@sopuli.xyz 6 points 2 weeks ago

I'm gonna call it "sparkling regional train".

[–] tdawg@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

Next we'll have Highest speed rail! Take that chINA