China adds 1444.9 km of high speed rail in third quarter
China opened 1444.9 km of high speed rail between June and September, with 88% of the new lines consisting of bridges and tunnels.
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- 1 444.9 km
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Infrastructure breakdown
Of the 1444.9 km added, 88% involves bridges and tunnels, indicating complex terrain challenges.
Construction timeline
The expansion occurred between June and the end of September, with no specific dates for individual segments.
Common questions
What percentage of the new rail lines are bridges and tunnels?
88% of the 1444.9 km added in the third quarter consists of bridges and tunnels.
When was the rail expansion completed?
The expansion was completed by the end of September, with work ongoing between June and that date.
Sources
- China: No easy building left as high speed network adds 1 500 km By Benjámin Zelki, Railway Gazette · railwaygazette.com
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