China’s High-Speed Rail Sets Speed Records, Ignores SafetyBreaking world speed records was pursued without regard to safety, a former deputy chief engineer says. SavePrintHigh-speed train departs from Beijing's South Station. AFPEpoch Times Staff6/24/2011|Updated: 10/1/2015We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentEpoch Times StaffAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesDay in Photos: Landslide in Indonesia, Largest Artillery Exercise, and Highland Cattle ShowFeb 09, 2026Las Vegas BiolabFeb 09, 2026America in Photos: Cold-Stunned Iguanas, Religious Freedom Summit, and Utah Snow DroughtFeb 08, 2026Day in Photos: Protests in Milan, Flooding in Spain, and Miniature RailwayFeb 07, 2026Related TopicsChinaChina’s economy