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Construction site of the Jintang undersea tunnel cutter replacement operation

19.08.2026

How China’s “Deep-Sea Space Station” Cracked an Undersea Rail Problem

Chongtai Tunnel Yangtze Drive Reaches 11.3 Km

06.08.2026

Chongtai Tunnel Completes 11.3 Km Drive Under Yangtze

China’s first high-speed rail tunnel under the Yangtze is complete in Chongqing, enabling ballastless track and rail installation.

02.08.2026

First high-speed rail tunnel under Yangtze completed

The China-Laos Railway moved over 2.48 million tonnes of cargo worth $1.4 billion between January and May 2025, according to new customs data released on Thursday

19.08.2025

China strengthens railway freight network in 2025

China showed consistent growth in railway freight during the first seven months of 2025, with higher efficiency, improved services, and stronger international connections supporting its role as a logistics powerhouse.
Tianshan Trains from the Xinjiang Free Trade Zone have completed over 1,000 trips since November 2023, delivering goods worth more than $3.4 billion to Central Asian countries

15.08.2025

Tianshan Trains Strengthen Position in the Central Asian Market

Tianshan Trains from the Xinjiang Free Trade Zone have completed over 1,000 trips since November 2023, delivering goods worth more than $3.
Tibet will gain a new railway linking the region with Xinjiang, providing a strategic transport connection, accelerating shipments, and opening new opportunities for the economy and tourism

13.08.2025

Tibet to Gain New Strategic Railway to Xinjiang

Tibet will gain a new railway linking the region with Xinjiang, providing a strategic transport connection, accelerating shipments, and opening new opportunities for the economy and tourism.
Digital automatic coupling has been implemented on electric locomotives in Nanning, enabling faster freight operations and boosting efficiency on railway routes linking central China with southern ports

13.08.2025

Digital Automatic Coupling of Electric Locomotives Speeds Up Freight Transport in China

Digital automatic coupling has been implemented on electric locomotives in Nanning, enabling faster freight operations and boosting efficiency on railway routes linking central China with southern ports.
Middle Corridor Multimodal expanded its partnership by welcoming CRCT, which will accelerate Middle Corridor shipments and enhance service through new technology and improved coordination

12.08.2025

Middle Corridor Multimodal strengthens its position in the transport market

Middle Corridor Multimodal expanded its partnership by welcoming CRCT, which will accelerate Middle Corridor shipments and enhance service through new technology and improved coordination.
Xianglushang Station in Hubei Province has launched direct rail services to Europe and Central Asia, speeding up cargo delivery and lowering transport costs for exporters in the region.

11.08.2025

Xianglushang Station Opens New Route to Europe and Central Asia

Xianglushang Station in Hubei Province has launched direct rail services to Europe and Central Asia, speeding up cargo delivery and lowering transport costs for exporters in the region.
The China–Laos Railway has transported over 14 million tons of cargo since 2021, showing record growth in volume and variety.

08.08.2025

China–Laos Railway Transports 14 Million Tons of Cargo

The China–Laos Railway has transported over 14 million tons of cross-border cargo since its launch in December 2021, highlighting its growing role in regional logistics.
Hong Kong Launches Lost Item Delivery Service

29.07.2025

Home Delivery for Lost Items Now Available in Hong Kong

Passengers in Hong Kong can now receive lost public transport items at home, thanks to a new delivery service launched by MTR Corporation in partnership with SF Express (Hong Kong).
AECOM Supports Western Rail Link Project in Hong Kong

27.07.2025

AECOM to Drive Hong Kong–Shenzhen Rail Link Development

AECOM has partnered with AtkinsRéalis to deliver consultancy services for the Hong Kong section of the Western Rail Link connecting Hong Kong and Shenzhen in the Greater Bay Area.
China Introduces Rail Vibration and Wind Energy System

24.07.2025

China Develops Hybrid Energy System for Freight Train Sensors

China introduces a new system that harvests wind and rail vibrations to power sensors on freight trains, ensuring reliable energy supply under varying conditions and reducing dependence on traditional sources.
CRRC Showcases 600 km/h Maglev at Beijing Exhibition

23.07.2025

CRRC Unveils CR450 as the Fastest High-Speed Train Globally

CRRC unveiled its CR450 high-speed train at the World Congress on High-Speed Rail in Beijing, marking a new milestone in global rail technology with unmatched speed and innovation.
China Strengthens Middle Corridor Cooperation for Growth

22.07.2025

China Expands Role in Middle Corridor Development and Trade

China is expanding its participation in developing the Middle Corridor to enhance Eurasian trade connectivity, focusing on key agreements that prioritize rail modernization, logistics upgrades, and digital solutions for faster freight operations.