China's High-Speed Rail Operation Mileage Exceeds 50,000 km
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- Dec 28,2025
Summary
China's high-speed rail development has reached a new level, officially surpassing the 50,000-kilometer milestone.
50,000+ Kilometers HSR Network · World's Largest
On December 26, 2025, the C9309 "Fuxing" intelligent EMU departed from Yan'an Station, marking the opening of the Xi'an-Yan'an high-speed railway and ushering the revolutionary old district of Yan'an into the "high-speed rail era." On the same day, the Hangzhou-Quzhou and Wuhan-Yichang sections of the Shanghai-Chongqing-Chengdu high-speed railways also opened. The addition of these three new high-speed rail lines collectively pushed China's total high-speed rail mileage to the historic height of 50,000 kilometers.
Since the opening of China's first high-speed railway—the Beijing-Tianjin intercity railway in 2008—China's high-speed rail has achieved a leap from non-existence to existence, from catching up to leading in just over a decade. Currently, China's high-speed rail operating mileage ranks first in the world, exceeding the sum of high-speed rail operating mileage of all other countries.
The first departing train, C3132, travels on the Hangzhou-Quzhou High-Speed Railway Longliwen Expressway Super Major Bridge
Milestones in China's High-Speed Rail Development
2008
Beijing-Tianjin Intercity Railway Opens
China's first high-speed railway designed for 350 km/h operation opens, initiating China's high-speed rail era.
2012
Beijing-Guangzhou High-Speed Railway Fully Connected
The world's longest operating high-speed railway line fully opens, with a total length of 2,298 kilometers.
2017
"Fuxing" EMU Enters Service
Chinese standard EMU with complete independent intellectual property rights is launched, marking a new height in China's high-speed rail technology.
2021
High-Speed Rail Mileage Exceeds 40,000 km
China's high-speed rail operating mileage reaches 40,000 kilometers, with the "eight vertical and eight horizontal" high-speed rail network taking shape.
2025
High-Speed Rail Mileage Exceeds 50,000 km
Xi'an-Yan'an, Hangzhou-Quzhou, and Wuhan-Yichang sections of the Shanghai-Chongqing-Chengdu high-speed railways open on the same day, officially pushing China's high-speed rail operating mileage past 50,000 kilometers.
The Numbers Behind 50,000 Kilometers
According to data from the National Railway Administration, China's high-speed rail network has achieved:
⚪ 1-2 hour travel circles within 500 km radius city clusters
⚪ 4-hour accessibility between cross-regional cities within 1,000 km
⚪ "Morning departure, evening arrival" between cross-regional cities within 2,000 km
RailwayCare: Providing Safety Assurance for the 50,000 km HSR Network
A vast high-speed rail network requires an equally powerful operation and maintenance assurance system. As a professional provider of railway inspection, grinding, and maintenance solutions, RailwayCare is committed to providing technical support for the safe, stable, and efficient operation of China's high-speed rail.
High-Precision Inspection Solutions
Providing professional inspection equipment and technical services tailored to the high-speed, high-density operation characteristics of HSR
Professional Grinding Services
Precision grinding based on inspection data to extend rail service life and improve ride comfort
Full Lifecycle Maintenance
Providing a complete operation and maintenance support system from new line acceptance to daily maintenance
Professional Practice and Future Outlook
Our Practice
RailwayCare's technology and services have been successfully applied to multiple high-speed rail projects:
⚪ Provided comprehensive inspection services for the Yichang-Wuhan section of the Shanghai-Wuhan-Chengdu Railway, identifying 156 track condition abnormalities
⚪ Provided 20,000 km track grinding solutions for CHN Energy Group, reducing track wear rate by 35%
⚪ Provided professional inspection equipment and technical training for China Railway Chengdu Group, enhancing maintenance capabilities
Future Outlook
As China's high-speed rail continues to advance, the CR450 EMU has entered the trial verification stage, achieving a new record of relative passing speed of 896 km/h. RailwayCare will continue to innovate, providing technical support for China's continued leadership in high-speed rail:
⚪ Developing inspection and maintenance technologies adapted to higher speeds
⚪ Deepening the application of big data in railway operation and maintenance
⚪ Promoting the improvement of inspection and maintenance standard systems
⚪ Cultivating professional high-speed rail operation and maintenance technical talents
In conclusion
High-speed rail makes China "smaller" and dreams "bigger." RailwayCare is willing to use professional technology and services to safeguard every kilometer of China's high-speed rail, making "China Speed" safer, more stable, and more efficient.
