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January 18, 2026 | Asia

New line openings galore in China

The end of the western calendar year traditionally brings with it a raft of new line openings in China and 2025 is no exception. AJ Benton lists the latest lines to open, most of them high-speed.

January 9, 2026 | High-speed

China approves high-speed feasibility studies

Two new high-speed lines to be built in the east and the south of the country.

January 7, 2026 | Asia

China Railway outlines 2030 plan

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

January 6, 2026 | Freight

Tracklaying complete on Algerian heavy-haul line

The inaugural pilot service ran on the new line on January 6.

December 29, 2025 | High-speed

Chinese high-speed network exceeds 50,000km

Several new high-speed lines have opened in China in recent days while construction is getting underway on a multitude of new lines and upgrades. AJ Benton rounds up the major highlights.

December 24, 2025 | Metros

Flurry of Chinese metro openings planned

More than a dozen new metro lines and extensions are set to open in cities across China at the end of the year. AJ Benton rounds up the major additions.

December 18, 2025 | Freight

$US 4.7bn approved for China - Kyrgyzstan - Uzbekistan railway

Funding agreement will allow construction to get underway in earnest.

December 12, 2025 | Metros

Dongguan metro Line 1 opens

Initial phase of city’s second metro line extends for 57km serving 25 stations.

December 4, 2025 | Asia

China introduces new fast freight service

Passenger EMUs are being used to transport parcels and other urgent items between Wuhan and Guangzhou overnight.

December 3, 2025 | High-speed

High-speed projects make progress in China

Panzhou - Xingyi line opens as testing starts on other projects.

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