China's High-Speed Rail Network Surpasses Rest of World Combined
Summary
China has grown its high-speed rail network to over 50,000 kilometers, which is more than the combined length of all other countries' high-speed rail systems. The network now covers most of China's cities with more than 500,000 people, and future plans aim to expand the network to 70,000 kilometers by 2035.Key Facts
- China's high-speed rail network is over 50,000 kilometers long, equivalent to around 31,000 miles.
- This makes China's network longer than the combined high-speed rail systems of all other countries.
- A new line, the Xi'an-Yan'an link, recently opened, reducing travel time between the cities.
- Over 97% of Chinese cities with more than 500,000 people are now connected by high-speed rail.
- Notable routes include the Beijing-Guangzhou and Beijing-Shanghai lines.
- China is testing trains that could achieve speeds of up to 896 kph (about 557 mph).
- By 2035, China plans to increase its high-speed rail network to 70,000 kilometers.
- The Belt and Road Initiative involves China financing rail projects in other Asian countries.
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