China’s high speed rail mileage expected to hit 30,000 kilometers in 2020
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BEIJING: Total mileage of China’s high speed rail is expected to reach 30,000 kilometers by 2020, covering 80% of major cities, according to a development plan for railway construction released by the country’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC).
China will have 150,000 kilometers of rail tracks in operation in 2020, 60% of which are double-track railways and 70% electrified lines.
In addition, a 2,000-kilometer network of intercity railway will be formed in economically developed and densely populated areas.
A total of 3,000 kilometers of branch lines will be expanded, offering a “seamless” transfer experience.
The plan says that high speed trains will carry 65% of the total passengers by 2020, and the travelling between adjacent major cities will be shortened to 1-4 hours.According to requirements, 80% of the train tickets should be available on online platforms.
