China's Railway Sector Reports Steady Growth

A report from chinadaily.com.cn Jul. 17th, 2026：

An aerial drone photo taken on July 13, 2026 shows a China-Europe freight train pulling out of the Suifenhe Railway Port in Suifenhe, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province. [Photo/Xinhua]

China's railway sector maintained steady growth in the first half of 2026, with fixed-asset investment reaching 363.2 billion yuan ($53.61 billion), up 2.1 percent year-on-year, the national operator has said.

According to a statement released by China State Railway Group on Friday, 355.2 kilometers of new railway lines were put into operation during the first half of the year, marking a solid start to the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30).

State Railway Group said it will continue to advance key railway projects, improve investment efficiency and support the development of a modern comprehensive transportation system.