China Rapidly Expanding High-Speed Rail Network, Adding 2,500 km in 2022
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China is expanding its high-speed rail network, expected to add 2,500km in 2022. Total length would reach 44,500km.
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New rail lines opened recently ahead of Golden Week holiday to meet rising travel demand.
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Railway investments play role in stabilizing China's slowing economic growth.
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China Railway Group's investments up 7.2% Jan-Aug compared to 2021.
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Estimated 190 million train trips during Golden Week holiday, up from 139 million in 2019.