China continues to expand its high-speed rail network with the opening of new lines in various provinces, including Sichuan and Henan. The new Chengdu-Zigong-Yibin high-speed railway in Sichuan features a speed display showing 350 km per hour. Additionally, China is expected to put more than 2,500 kilometers of high-speed rail lines into operation this year, reversing a downward trend that started in 2020. The country also operates slow trains for small villages, promoting local travel and farm product sales. Furthermore, China's first fully driverless intercity railway, running between Zhengzhou and Xuchang, has started operation in Henan Province, spanning 67.13 km with a designed speed of 120 km/h.
China's first fully #driverless intercity railway, running between the cities of Zhengzhou and Xuchang, started operation in central China's Henan Province on Thursday. The entire line spans 67.13 km, with a designed speed of 120 km/h. #ChinaModernization https://t.co/wMaEtZVUlw
Trackless train in China ... https://t.co/MsMrW4Wi26
1/3 According to Yicai, "China is expected to put more than 2,500 kilometers of high-speed rail lines into operation this year, the highest figure in the past four years." This exceeds last year's 2,082 km, reversing a downward trend that started in 2020. https://t.co/2rH2b6rl51
People take photos of the speed display showing 350 km per hour on the high-speed train G8738, the first train of the new Chengdu-Zigong-Yibin high-speed railway, Sichuan province, Dec. 26, 2023. IC Check out more Daily Tones: https://t.co/Pu6cCroYg6 https://t.co/SbaI8vm3An
A new high-speed rail line in Southwest China’s Sichuan province got up and running Tuesday after an official investigation dismissed claims of quality problems with its construction. https://t.co/YTrU7fNW8y
The 560-km Hangzhou-Nanchang #highspeed railway is now in full operation with its Huangshan-Nanchang section opened to traffic on Wed in E China. The 350 km/h #railway connects major scenic spots along the route, incl. West Lake & #UNESCO World Heritage Site Huangshan Mountain. https://t.co/xdam8GCNf2
While China is famed for #highspeed railways connecting big cities, it also runs slow trains for small villages. Launched in 2006, the No. 7272 train spans 178 km from Huaihua in C China's Hunan to Meijiang in SW China's Chongqing, promoting local travel and farm product sales. https://t.co/3tmR3XAnCo
The Western mind cannot comprehend this. The high-speed train maintenance yard in Wuhan, China 😵💫💥 https://t.co/iMAKWUnAO4
The 261-km Chengdu-Zigong-Yibin #highspeed #railway opened to traffic on Tuesday in southwest China's Sichuan Province. Featuring 231 bridges and 29 tunnels across the mountainous province, the 350km/h railway will further promote regional social and economic development. https://t.co/nObN9G1f4d
Chongqing in Southwest China has a monorail system with automated track-changing capabilities Watch it change here https://t.co/jiCFqR1wVB
Chongqing in Southwest China has an automated monorail system with track-changing capabilities Watch it change here https://t.co/jiCFqR1wVB
Railways in China, 2008 vs 2020 https://t.co/iSD0K78uic