60,000km of Speed: China High-Speed Rail Expansion 2030 Blueprint Unveiled
China announces a 19% expansion of its world-leading high-speed rail network by 2030, targeting 60,000km of high-speed tracks within its national infrastructure plan.
China’s world-leading high-speed rail network is about to get even bigger. Beijing has set its sights on a massive 19% expansion over the next five years to cement its infrastructure dominance and boost nationwide connectivity.
China High-Speed Rail Expansion 2030: The Grand Vision
The national railway operator unveiled a comprehensive blueprint on Sunday. It aims to grow the country's operational rail network to approximately 180,000km by 2030. Within this massive network, high-speed rail routes will total 60,000km, accounting for exactly one-third of the entire system.
Strategizing for the 2026–2030 Era
This expansion is a core component of China's broader infrastructure push under the 2026–2030 national plan. By weaving even the most remote regions into its high-speed fabric, the government intends to stimulate domestic consumption and demonstrate its technological prowess on the global stage.
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