Bletchleyite
Veteran Member
I don't have a lot of time at the moment to put together a report in full, but I thought people might be interested in a little trip I managed to fit in on holiday in China a couple of weeks ago on the Shanghai Transrapid.
I've attached some photos for people to see. It all felt very German - it's basically an ICE inside (and has the same lousy 1st seats the RailJet has which won't stay upright!). Though I had to ask to board, it seems almost nobody bothers with First Class!
Like with almost everything in somewhat paranoid[1] China, it was all airport style with security etc.
Also had a couple of rides on other high speed trains but none quite as remarkable (nor comfortable - the 3+2 seating is a bit narrow)...
[1] No issues with photos, though - nobody in China seems to care what you take photos of, other than I guess military installations and tourist shops who don't like you photographing their postcards instead of buying
I've attached some photos for people to see. It all felt very German - it's basically an ICE inside (and has the same lousy 1st seats the RailJet has which won't stay upright!). Though I had to ask to board, it seems almost nobody bothers with First Class!
Like with almost everything in somewhat paranoid[1] China, it was all airport style with security etc.
Also had a couple of rides on other high speed trains but none quite as remarkable (nor comfortable - the 3+2 seating is a bit narrow)...
[1] No issues with photos, though - nobody in China seems to care what you take photos of, other than I guess military installations and tourist shops who don't like you photographing their postcards instead of buying
