NZ is a little behind the times.

friendly_prawn, Jun 19, 2:24pm

http://www.emailjokez.com/more/47317_New-High-Speed-Train-from-Beijing-to-Shanghai-1318-Km-in-4-hours.htm

modie61, Jun 19, 2:29pm

We will get there mate.
http://www.ftdmag.co.nz/articles/dec10/images/Kiwi-Rail.jpg

friendly_prawn, Jun 19, 2:31pm

was that taken central auckland! Im sure I can see the sky tower in the background some where.

crosis_nz, Jun 19, 2:33pm

I wonder why is this on a joke site!

The service is actually very good, although there is better scenery on some of the other rail lines.

morrisman1, Jun 19, 2:34pm

A train would hardly have room to get to 300km/h here before it needs to turn a corner.

fordcrzy, Jun 19, 2:55pm

they get a high speed train.

we get a cycle track.

just remind me again which is the 3rd world country!

countrypete, Jun 19, 3:02pm

Our trains are so fast that we have to install chicanes!

modie61, Jun 19, 3:05pm

Lol,yea. Way to fast.

moosie_21, Jun 19, 3:59pm

lol +1

clark20, Jun 19, 7:16pm

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/jul/25/chinese-rail-crash-cover-up-claims http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-speed_rail_in_China#Wenzhou_accident

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