China's operational high-speed rail network surpasses 50,000 kilometers, becoming the longest in the world
Clinton Machuki
China's high-speed rail network has exceeded 50,000 kilometers in operational length, with reports citing 50,400 km by end-2025. The country plans to expand its total railway network to 180,000 km by 2030, including 60,000 km of high-speed rail.
