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China has unveiled the CR450 high-speed train prototype in Beijing, capable of reaching speeds up to 450 km/h, marking a significant advancement in high-speed rail technology and promising faster, more efficient travel.
China’s railway network transported over 4 billion passengers in the first 11 months of 2024, reaching a record high and marking a significant milestone in the nation’s transportation sector.
China Railway has launched its first large-scale rail transport trial for lithium batteries used in electric vehicles, marking a significant step in the efficient and safe transportation of these critical components.
From July 1 to July 15, China recorded 211 million railway passenger trips during the summer travel rush, marking a 6.5% increase from last year, according to the China State Railway Group.
The Beijing-Guangzhou High-speed Railway now operates at 350 km/h along its entire route, after increasing speed on the Wuhan-Guangzhou section, reducing travel time and boosting connectivity across China.
High-speed sleeper trains will commence operations between Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong on June 15, reducing travel times and enhancing connectivity between the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong.
China’s railway department has upgraded the official ticket-booking platform ahead of the Spring Festival travel rush, offering enhanced features and greater flexibility for millions of passengers.
Chinese engineers have built a railway around the Taklimakan Desert’s ‘Sea of Death’, overcoming extreme challenges to enhance connectivity in Asia.