Rail network length development in China 2010-2023

Published by
Wenyi Zhang,
Sep 5, 2024

As of 2023, the operating length of China's railroad network reached 159,000 kilometers, representing a slight increase of around 4,000 kilometers from the previous year. In the past 14 years, the service distance of the railroad network has increased by more than 74 percent from 91,000 kilometers in 2010.

Length of rail network in China from 2010 to 2023 (in 1,000 kilometers)

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June 2024

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China

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2010 to 2023

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Figures have been rounded.
Earlier figures were taken from previous publications.

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