Citing official figures Asia times reported on September 15, that the total length of China’s railway network reached 127,000km by the end of last year. Electrified railways and double-track routes stood at 86,600km and 71,800km respectively. China added 3,038km of new lines in 2017, and the total length is set to reach 38,000km in 2025. A new “Mid-to-Long Term Railway Network” masterplan has also been finalized, for a larger 8+8 high-speed rail grid serving the nation and expanded intercity lines for regional and commuter services for large metropolitan areas. The proposed completion date for the network is 2030.
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