After more and more of these trains get online, the airlines will have to rethink their business plans to better accommodate it's customers or watch their business slip.

So it's a good thing having these trains coming (and going).

And, at least in this part of the woods, these high speeds run on hydro and wind generated electricity.

Just bought a ticket to Anshun in Guizhou for January. Formerly 6+ hours, now less than 2.