列车途经的加查县，2万多人的小城，每天最多有800人坐火车。世世代代种植虫草的他们，眼见着新鲜的虫草坐着火车进拉萨，价格能比干草高出两三成。 0:00 拉林铁路上奔驰的复兴号，正在悄然改变着高原人的生活节拍。 这五年，我国新增高铁里程1万公里，复兴号覆盖了31个省区市。今年是"十四五"收官之年，到今年末，我国高铁总里程将突破5万公里，高铁网将覆盖更多 的地方。"十四五"期间，列车经停的车站也越来越多。这五年，我国16万多公里铁路线上新增了400余座车站，奔驰的列车在更多地方驻足，也给更多的人 带来生活的改变。 拥抱世界的还有眼前这座与东盟海陆河相连的口岸小站——东兴。开通不到两年，出入境人员已超1400万人次，接待越南旅游团700余个。 从东到西，由南往北，一座座小站正在见证着世界最大高铁网铺向更远的地方，也让小站周边的百姓遇见新时代的幸福生活。 （总台央视记者 郑连凯） 责编：黄之安、卢思宇 虫草店店主 张达：以前都是干草。复兴号很快，两个小时到拉萨，然后凌晨赶航班，到一些大城市。 距离加查小站3500多公里的庄寨，是鲁南地区的一座偏远小镇，五年前这还没有火车，而如今家门口的高铁已经连通了郑州、济南两座省会 ...

Core Viewpoint - The experience of a European politician on China's high-speed rail has sparked significant discussion on social media, highlighting the stark contrast between China's advanced rail system and the struggles of European rail services [1][2][4]. Group 1: High-Speed Rail Experience - The high-speed train journey from Beijing to Hong Kong covered 2,439 kilometers in 8 hours and 10 minutes, with comfortable conditions and attentive service [2]. - The train's environment was described as pleasant, with a temperature of 25 degrees Celsius inside while it was 38 degrees Celsius outside, showcasing the efficiency of the service [2]. - The experience was likened to a dream by many European commenters, who expressed disbelief at the level of service and technology available in China [4][5]. Group 2: Perception of China vs. Europe - Many European commenters acknowledged their misconceptions about China, with some stating that the country is far more advanced than they had previously thought [4][5]. - Comparisons were made between the smooth operation of Chinese high-speed trains and the often problematic services in Germany, where delays and poor conditions are common [5][6]. - The discussion highlighted a significant difference in high-speed rail usage, with approximately 8 million people using high-speed trains in China daily compared to only about 280,000 in Germany [6]. Group 3: Broader Implications - The rapid development of China's high-speed rail network is evident, with projections indicating that by the end of 2024, the total railway operating mileage will reach 162,000 kilometers, including 48,000 kilometers of high-speed rail [6]. - The achievements of China's high-speed rail have drawn international attention, with figures like Elon Musk acknowledging the superiority of China's rail services compared to those in the United States [7].

Core Points - The California high-speed rail project has faced significant criticism from President Trump, who claims it exemplifies Democratic failure and has resulted in wasted taxpayer money, with costs exceeding $100 billion and delays in completion [1][3] - The project, initially approved in 2008 with a budget of $33 billion, has seen its estimated costs balloon to between $88 billion and $128 billion, with completion now pushed to between 2030 and 2033 [5][6] - Despite federal funding challenges, California high-speed rail officials assert that the project is making progress, with ongoing civil engineering work creating over 15,000 construction jobs [4] Federal Funding and Political Context - Trump announced that the federal government would no longer provide funding for the California high-speed rail project, criticizing Governor Newsom's management [1][3] - The U.S. Department of Transportation is investigating the use of federal funds by the California High-Speed Rail Authority, which could lead to a halt in funding if the investigation confirms misuse [3] - The California High-Speed Rail Authority downplayed the potential impact of federal funding cuts, stating the project could withstand the loss of federal support [4] Historical Context and Challenges - The project has been plagued by delays due to land acquisition, environmental assessments, and legal challenges, leading to a significant extension of the timeline for completion [5] - Historical underinvestment in high-speed rail in the U.S. is highlighted, with only $10 billion allocated to high-speed rail from 1949 to 2017, compared to $777 billion for aviation and over $2 trillion for highways during the same period [6]