In depth

Network expansion plan aims to reach 100 000 km by 2020

By Chris Jackson 2005-08-01T10:00:00

Chinese Railways' long-term expansion strategy includes development of duplicate corridors to segregate freight and passenger services, as well as new lines to open up the west of the country. Chris Jackson looks at the principal elements of the plan

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