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China Expands Rail Network with New High-Speed Line

12/26/2025

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China Launches High-Speed Line
  • The People's Republic of China opened the Xi'an-Yan'an high-speed line on December 26, 2025, as its rail network surpassed 50,000 kilometers.
  • The Xi'an-Yan'an line spans 299 kilometers and enables travel in 68 minutes at 350 kilometers per hour.
  • The network now connects 97% of cities with populations over 500,000.
  • Experts say the Wuhan-Yichang section began operations, reflecting the PRC's commitment to high-quality infrastructure.