News & Insights Across Asia
China expanded its transportation networks to over 6 million kilometers in 2023, investing a record 3.91 trillion yuan ($539 billion). The developments include the world’s largest high-speed rail and expressway networks.
Set to open this month, the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link will cut travel time between the two cities to 30 minutes, enhancing connectivity in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
Tanzania launches its first electric Standard Gauge Railway, enhancing connectivity and efficiency. The new train service significantly reduces travel time between Dar es Salaam and Morogoro.
China unveils its first 100 kg vehicle-mounted liquid hydrogen system, marking a significant breakthrough in hydrogen-powered transportation with enhanced range and efficiency for heavy trucks.
China’s railway network set a new record by handling over 20 million passenger trips on May 1, the first day of the May Day holiday, highlighting a significant surge in travel across the country.
China’s Ministry of Transport predicts an average of 270 million daily trips during the five-day Labor Day holiday, surpassing pre-pandemic levels.
Discover the history and significance of the Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge, China’s first self-designed double-deck road-rail bridge, and its enduring impact on engineering and transportation.
As of October 2023, there are no confirmed reports of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsing in Baltimore following a boat collision.
China reports a significant surge in travel during the Spring Festival holiday, with around 2.3 billion trips made and a record 9 billion expected by March 5, highlighting robust domestic mobility.
As China’s Spring Festival holiday concludes, transportation hubs across the country experience a surge as travelers return home, marking a new peak in passenger flow.
As travelers prepare to return to work after the holiday, China implements measures to ensure smooth journeys amid a surge in return trips, with the peak expected on Sunday.
Authorities across China have launched emergency measures to ensure transportation and daily life amid a severe cold wave bringing heavy snow and freezing rain to multiple regions.
The 2024 Spring Festival travel rush has begun across the Chinese mainland, with transportation authorities projecting a record-breaking 9 billion trips as millions journey home to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
China’s Ministry of Transport announces expectations for a massive increase in passenger traffic during the 2024 Spring Festival, with record-high cross-regional travel anticipated.
The main line of the 24-kilometer Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link in south China is complete, promising to cut travel time between the two cities from two hours to just 30 minutes.
Egypt’s new 10th of Ramadan Railway spans 70 kilometers, transforming travel for five million residents and marking a milestone in Egypt-China cooperation.
Bangladesh advances Phase II of the SASEC project to connect 16 towns northwest of Dhaka, aiming to ease traffic, enhance road safety, and boost goods transportation capacity.
The intelligent bullet train designed for the upcoming Hangzhou Asian Games begins trial operations, connecting the main host city with five co-host cities ahead of the games in September and October.
Jakarta, Southeast Asia’s largest metropolitan area, is rapidly transforming into a modern metropolis. From new business districts to cutting-edge transportation, explore how Jakarta is reshaping its future.
China’s EMS maglev train uses electromagnets to hover above tracks, flying into the future of transportation.
