Train Crash Is Latest Indicator to Turn on China: William Pesek

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July 29 (Bloomberg) -- You can tell a lot about a countryfrom riding its trains.

Germany’s rail system speaks to its engineering prowess.Japan’s vast Shinkansen network showcases its technologicalproficiency. Switzerland’s on-time trains demonstrate a nation’sprecision, the U.K.’s chronically late system speaks to thepatience of a people and Singapore’s spotless subway cars hintat the city-state’s orderliness.