China Sets HS Target

In the next five years, China plans to add 17,000 km of new railway lines, of which 7,000 will be dedicated high speed passenger lines. China also expects to upgrade 13,000 km of existing rail service to 200 km an hour capacity through electrification. Some high speed trains, which will enhance both passenger and freight service, may be able to reach maximum speeds of 350 km an hour. The author discusses new rail line destinations and methods being used to reach construction goals.

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• Authors:
  • Hui, Wang
• Publication Date: 2006-12

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Maps; Photos;
• Pagination: pp 17-19
• Serial:
  • International Railway Journal
  • Volume: 46
  • Issue Number: 12
  • Publisher: Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation
  • ISSN: 0744-5326

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Freight and passenger services; Governments; High speed rail; High speed track; Modernization; Railroad construction; Railroad electrification
• Uncontrolled Terms: Dedicated train service
• Geographic Terms: China
• Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Operations and Traffic Management; Passenger Transportation; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01044321
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 12 2007 9:52AM