Beijing aims to expand the nation’s entire rail network to about 180,000km as part of 2026-2030 infrastructure push, boosting connectivity nationwide.

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As steel ribbons stretch across mountains and plains, China’s railways are weaving the nation closer together. China’s High-Speed Rail Push: Cementing Global Leadership by 2030 China is planning a major expansion of its railway system,

According to local reports, China’s high-speed railway network surpassed the 50,000-kilometer mark thanks to the launch of the Xi’an-Yan’an link on Friday. The new 299-kilometer (185-mile) line is said to cut travel time between the cities from around two hours to just one.

The new destinations will connect Hong Kong with popular tourist cities, including Nanjing. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The 12th World High-Speed Rail Conference will be held in Beijing from July 8 to 11, 2025, China State Railway Group announced on Monday.

China's National Development and Reform Commission has approved feasibility studies for two new high-speed lines, totalling 450km.