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Platform at Fuqin Station on Chengdu Metro Line 5

11.07.2026

Chengdu Metro Cooling Areas Open Across 489 Stations

New EMU Set for Longcheng-Xinda Service

08.06.2026

Dapeng Branch Line EMU Targets 30-Minute Journey

China metro networks reach 10,004.8km

14.05.2026

China metro networks exceed 10,000km by 2025

Platform at Fuqin Station on Chengdu Metro Line 5

11.07.2026

Chengdu Metro Cooling Areas Open Across 489 Stations

Chengdu Metro cooling areas are available free of charge at all 489 stations as a heat wave brings high summer temperatures to the capital of Sichuan Province.
New EMU Set for Longcheng-Xinda Service

08.06.2026

Dapeng Branch Line EMU Targets 30-Minute Journey

The Dapeng Branch Line EMU has been unveiled at Xinda Depot for the Shenzhen-Huizhou Intercity Railway. Developed jointly by CRRC Changchun and Shenzhen Metro Group, the train combines high-speed rail performance with the high-frequency, metro-style operation used in urban rail transit systems.
China metro networks reach 10,004.8km

14.05.2026

China metro networks exceed 10,000km by 2025

China metro networks in mainland China reached 10,004. 8km by the end of 2025.
China Rail Network Smashes 117M Passenger Mark in May Day Surge

06.05.2026

China Railway Hits 117 Million Passenger Journeys Today Amid Historic May Day Peak

China railway passenger trips moved beyond the 100 million mark during the May Day holiday. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
China Rail Network Shatters Single-Day Record With 24.8M Passengers

03.05.2026

24.8 Million Trips in 24 Hours: China State Railway Hits Massive May Day Record Today

China railway passenger record was set at 24. 8 million passenger trips on May 1.
China Railway Deploys 12,000 Trains Daily to Tackle 158 Million May Day Trips

29.04.2026

China Railway Deploys 12,000 Trains Daily to Tackle 158 Million May Day Trips

China railway passenger trips are expected to reach 158 million during the May Day holiday travel period. The period runs from April 29 to May 6.
China offers loans, technology for Vietnam railways

18.04.2026

China offers Vietnam rail support during To Lam visit

China-Vietnam railway ties were in focus on Friday as President To Lam concluded his visit. Beijing offered loans, technology and training for Vietnam’s rail infrastructure development.
150 million clamps produced at Vossloh Kunshan plant

16.04.2026

Vossloh Kunshan plant reaches 150 million clamps

The Vossloh Fastening Systems plant in Kunshan has produced 150 million tension clamps since 2007. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
CRRC unveils Ningbo Type A trains for 160 km/h service

13.04.2026

Ningbo Type A trains are set for Lines 10 and 12

Ningbo Type A trains have been unveiled by CRRC for Ningbo’s urban rail transit system. The new units are due to enter service on Lines 10 and 12.
100th FXN5C locomotive production: A new scale for CRRC

31.03.2026

CRRC Qishuyan completes 100th FXN5C locomotive production

The 100th FXN5C locomotive production unit recently rolled out. This marks a new high-volume manufacturing phase for CRRC Qishuyan.
Xiong’an-Shangqiu high-speed railway enters trial phase

29.03.2026

Shandong tests begin on Xiong’an-Shangqiu high-speed railway

Xiong’an-Shangqiu high-speed railway began joint commissioning and testing on Friday on its Shandong segment. Also, China Daily reported the start of that phase.
China high-speed rail lines: Qianjiang-Jishou and Nanyang approved

26.03.2026

China high-speed rail lines secure two new approvals

China high-speed rail lines will expand after two new approvals. The National Development and Reform Commission approved construction of two new routes.