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China's Rail Network to Expand to 180,000 km by 2030

1/5/2026

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  • China's railway network reached 165,000 kilometers by the end of 2025, with high-speed rail over 50,000 kilometers.
  • In 2025, railway investments totaled 901.5 billion yuan, up 6% from the previous year.
  • The 14th Five-Year Plan raised high-speed rail from 37,900 to 50,400 kilometers, a 32.98% increase.
  • The 15th Five-Year Plan aims for 180,000 kilometers of total railway network by 2030, including 60,000 kilometers of high-speed rail.