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May 28, 2026 | Freight

Russia and China increase cross-border capacity

Second track to be laid between Zabaikalsk in Russia and Manzhouli in China.

April 16, 2026 | Asia

China increases express freight trains

New timetable from April 10 adds 148 freight services each day.

April 2, 2026 | High-speed

Tracklaying starts on Chongqing - Kunming high-speed line

Rails are being laid on slab track in Yunnan province.

January 7, 2026 | Asia

China Railway outlines 2030 plan

State operator sets out development plans for next five years at annual planning meeting.

December 1, 2025 | Freight

New timetable for China - Europe freight services

Seven new routes added to bring total train movements to over 1000 a year.

October 20, 2025 | Passenger

Doing things by numbers China’s ticketing journey

Hosting the world’s largest digital rail ticketing platform, China is at the forefront of providing a burgeoning portfolio of online travel services. AJ Benton charts the transformation from paper to e-tickets and surveys the wide range of fares available.

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.

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 26, 2025 | High-speed

More new lines approved in China

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

August 11, 2025 | Infrastructure

New China - Tibet company formed

Xinjiang-Xizang Railway will operate one of five planned lines between China and Tibet.

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