Railways, tariffs and rural land in focus

New plan lays track for high-speed railway

Four departments under the State Council, led by the National Development and Reform Commission, jointly released a 13th Five-Year Plan for Railways, mapping out the major rail lines as high-speed trains have become a prioritized choice for travelers.

By 2020, China will have 150,000 kilometers of rail, including 30,000 kilometers for high-speed rail, the plan said. The central and western regions will have 900,000 kilometers of rail, it said.