China continues to actively develop its railway infrastructure, investing significant funds in implementing projects, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Development of Railway Infrastructure
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In the first five months of 2024, investments in the country’s railway network reached 228.47 billion yuan, which is 10.8% higher than the previous year.

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Special attention is being paid to the development of the Yangtze River Delta region, where static tests are successfully being conducted on several high-speed rail lines. For example, the Chizhou – Huangshan railway line is already operational, and the Shanghai – Suzhou – Huzhou line is in the stage of track laying.

The introduction of these railway arteries into operation contributes to strengthening regional infrastructure and developing the economic belt along the Yangtze River.

Significant progress has also been made in the Sichuan – Chongqing region, where construction of the Sichuan – Qinghai railway is actively ongoing. The Dashen Tunnel has been completed, and work on the Chongqing – Kunming high-speed mainline is nearing completion. In Sichuan Province, the trial operation phase of the Bazhun – Nanzhun mainline has begun.

Preparations for launching new railway lines are also actively underway north and south of the Great Wall of China. For example, preliminary tests are being conducted on the Lanzhou – Zhangye railway line and the Baotou – Yinchuan section. Track laying has started on the Jinping – Datun – Yuanpin mainline with plans for launch by the end of 2024.

In Shandong Peninsula, the WeiFang – Yantai high-speed line is preparing for launch, as well as the Rizhao – Lankao – Zhuangzhai – Lankonan line, which will become a crucial component in the north-south and east-west directions network.

In Hubei Province, track laying on the Jinmen – Jincheng railway line has been completed, and work continues on the Meizhou – Longchuan railway line in Guangdong Province.

These steps by China aim to strengthen transport infrastructure, enhance regional accessibility, and stimulate economic growth through the modernization and development of railway networks.

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