Track is fundamental to the railway. Maintaining it involves more than meets the eye – did you know we use ultrasonic equipment to identify flaws in the rail, and GPS to position track and ballast accurately? Find out all about track, including how our ‘high-speed handback’ techniques (watch our video below) reduce disruption ➡ https://www.networkrail.co.uk/running-the-railway/looking-after-the-railway/track/ #RailwayUpgradePlan #Track #Railway | Network Rail

🚄🚄🚄 The high-speed rail (HSR) is the superstar of China's development in the recent decade. The trains run almost three times faster than the speed limit of a regular expressway in the country and passengers don't even need to drive. But how can China, a developing country, build such a large and sophisticated rail network in such a short time? #WhyChina For more: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2019-08-25/Why-China-can-make-such-great-progress-in-high-speed-rail-JrZ2DdyPHG/index.html | CGTN