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high-speed train

NOUN
bullet train
Synonyms


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Another fan, who came from Wu Yize's home province and took hours to reach Xi'an via high-speed train, brought along a photo of the champion to get it signed.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

The high-speed train zipping from Shanghai to Beijing puts to shame the Amtrak Acela running half as fast between New York and Washington.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday declared three days of mourning over a high-speed train collision that claimed at least 39 lives, and vowed a full investigation into its causes.

From Barron's • Jan. 19, 2026

Iryo, a high-speed train company that operated the Madrid-bound train, said about 300 people were on board.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 19, 2026

In the preceding weeks, Brooklyn had traveled by transatlantic jet, high-speed train, and unmarked spy plane.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti




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