Name: Andrean Atmawijaya

Class: XII BDP 3

English assignments

High-speed rail (HSR) is a type of rail transport network utilizing trains that run
significantly faster than those of traditional rail, using an integrated system of
specialized rolling stock and dedicated tracks. While there is no single standard that
applies worldwide, lines built to handle speeds above 250 km/h (155 mph) or
upgraded lines in excess of 200 km/h (124 mph) are widely considered to be high-
speed.

The first high-speed rail system, the Tōkaidō Shinkansen, began operations in
Honshū, Japan, in 1964. Due to the streamlined spitzer-shaped nose cone of the
locomotive, the system also became known by its English nickname bullet train.
Japan's example was followed by several European countries, initially in France and
Germany, and later also in Spain, Italy, and others. Today Europe has an extensive
network with numerous international connections. More recent construction since the
21st century has led to China taking a leading role in high-speed rail. As of 2023, its
network accounted for over two-thirds of the world's total.

Jakarta–Bandung high-speed railway (Indonesian: Kereta Cepat Jakarta–Bandung)

operated by Kereta Cepat Indonesia China. The Whoosh is the first high-speed
railway in ASEAN, covering a distance of 142.3 kilometres (88.4 mi) with a top speed
of 350 kilometres per hour (220 mph) connecting two of Indonesia's largest cities

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3 Question based on the text:

1. when was the first fast train invented?
2. the benefits of fast trains for a country?
3. Is fast train important for society