A passenger train in China reached a record speed of 302 mph Friday, the fastest speed ever recorded by a conventional commercial trains. The record occurred during testing of new lines between Beijing and Shanghai, railway lines will be open for travel around the year 2012, Xinhua news agency reported. The project, currently continuing high-speed rail initiative of China, would cost the state $ 32500000000, but these investments will be very useful. line is expected to reduce travel time between Beijing and Shanghai from 10 hours to 5 hours.
source: time