Nation's rail network continued to break records in 2024

Passenger trains bring convenience to secluded scenic area while cargo service to Europe hits 100,000 milestone

By LUO WANGSHU | China Daily | Updated: 2025-02-13 09:01
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Residents dance at Huang long Jiuzhai Railway Station at its opening on Aug 30. JIANG HONGJING/XINHUA

Looking ahead

These breakthroughs in railway technology are not just abstract concepts — they're transforming the way people experience travel. On that September morning, Luo Wei and her family were not just passengers on a train — they were part of a story of transformation that is reshaping the future of travel, trade and global connectivity. The ease and efficiency of their journey to Jiuzhaigou were a microcosm of the larger changes sweeping across China.

As China looks ahead, its railway sector remains a symbol of the country's ambition to lead the world in technological innovation and sustainable development. With the CR450 on the horizon and a growing railway network connecting regions far and wide, China is poised to continue pushing the boundaries of what's possible in transportation. And with it, the world will continue to move faster, more efficiently and more sustainably.

For Luo Wei and countless others, the high-speed rail of 2024 is a journey into tomorrow — one that is already well underway.

Peng Chao in Chengdu contributed to this story.

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