Xi offers condolences to Spain’s King after high-speed train crash
Chinese President Xi Jinping extended condolences to King Felipe VI after a high-speed train derailment in southern Spain, highlighting solidarity amid mourning.
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Inside the World’s Longest Cross-Sea High-Speed Rail Bridge
Explore how engineers are tackling tidal challenges on the nearly 30 km Hangzhou Bay cross-sea high-speed rail bridge, soon to be the world’s longest.
21 Dead in High-Speed Train Derailment in Southern Spain
On January 18, two high-speed trains derailed near Adamuz, Cordoba, leaving at least 21 dead and around 125 injured as authorities investigate the cause.
Beijing’s New Tongzhou Station Slashes Regional Travel Times
Beijing’s new Tongzhou Railway Station opened on Dec 30, 2025, cutting Jing-Jin-Ji travel times and bringing Qinghuangdao within 90 minutes.
Russia to Build First High-Speed Rail with $1.53B Investment in 2026
Russia plans to invest $1.53B in 2026 to build its first high-speed rail between Moscow and St. Petersburg, cutting travel time to just 2 hours 15 minutes.
New High-Speed Rail Links Wuhan and Yichang in 69 Minutes 🚄
The Chinese mainland’s new Wuhan–Yichang high-speed rail link cuts travel time to 69 minutes, boosting mobility and economic integration along the Yangtze River Economic Belt.
Chinese Mainland High-Speed Rail Tops 50,000 km with Xi’an-Yan’an Line
The Chinese mainland’s high-speed rail network has surpassed 50,000 km with the Xi’an-Yan’an line, slashing travel times and reshaping regional mobility.
Chinese mainland’s high-speed rail tops 50,000 km milestone
The Chinese mainland’s high-speed rail network has surpassed 50,000 km with today’s launch of a new line from Yan’an to Xi’an, marking a major travel milestone.
Xiyan High-Speed Railway Launch Boosts Shaanxi Connectivity
The 299-km Xiyan High-Speed Railway between Xi’an and Yan’an in Shaanxi Province began operations on December 26, 2025, promising faster travel and regional growth.
Baotou-Yinchuan High-Speed Rail Begins Full Operation
The 519 km Baotou-Yinchuan high-speed railway on the Chinese mainland is now fully operational, cutting journeys in half and boosting connectivity in the Yellow River basin and western China.