China already has the world’s longest high-speed rail (HSR) network with about 6,920 km (4,300 mi.)of routes in service, including 1,995 km (1,240 mi.) of rail lines with top speeds of 350 km/h (220 mph The entire HSR network will reach 13,000 kilometres (8,100 mi) by 2012 and 16,000 kilometres (9,900 mi) by 2020.