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October 6, 2025 | Asia

New Chinese timetable effective from October 11

The completion of several sections of high-speed line will reduce journey times across the country.

October 1, 2025 | Asia

Metro extensions open in Chinese cities

Shenzhen network grows to 609km while Guangzhou now has 768km of metro lines.

September 25, 2025 | Asia

Chinese metro expansion continues

New lines enter service in Chengdu, Ningbo and Nanjing.

September 22, 2025 | High-speed

Testing underway on three Chinese high-speed lines

Trial operations also underway between Shenyang and Baidu.

September 3, 2025 | High-speed

More Chinese high-speed lines prepare to open

Testing is underway on Wuhan - Yichang and Chuongzuo - Pingxiang high-speed lines.

August 28, 2025 | Asia

Fatal Chinese rail bridge collapse

Steel cable failed on under construction Jianzha Yellow River Bridge in northwest China.

August 26, 2025 | High-speed

More new lines approved in China

Projects receiving government approval include Shanghai - Hangzhou high-speed line.

August 4, 2025 | High-speed

China approves Wenzhou - Fuzhou HSL

Project to build 302km link in the southeast of the country will cost $US 12.4bn.

June 23, 2025 | Freight

Multi-faceted approach to growing Chinese rail freight

Despite uncertainty about growth prospects for the Chinese economy, rail freight volumes are continuing to increase, with new cross-border services introduced and more in the pipeline. Andrew Benton reports.

March 19, 2025 | Metros

Planning rail and metro development in the Greater Bay Area

Rail and metro development are being coordinated in the Greater Bay Area of Guangdong province, Hong Kong and Macau to support the growth of an innovation-driven economy, as AJ Benton reports.

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