China's railway sector reports steady growth

China's railway sector maintained steady growth in the first half of 2026, with fixed-asset investment reaching 363.2 billion yuan ($53.61 billion), up 2.1 percent year-on-year, the national operator has said.

According to a statement released by China State Railway Group on Friday, 355.2 kilometers of new railway lines were put into operation during the first half of the year, marking a solid start to the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30).

In addition, the opening of the Xi'an-Shiyan high-speed railway and the launch of Xi'an East Railway Station have further improved connectivity between central and northwestern China.

State Railway Group said it will continue to advance key railway projects, improve investment efficiency and support the development of a modern comprehensive transportation system.