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China Is About to Change the Course of Global Mobility Again. With an Ambitious Railway Expansion Plan and a New High-Speed Train That Impresses With Its Performance, the Country Reaffirms Its Leadership in the Sector.
China continues to advance its ambitious railway expansion plan with its new high-speed train. By 2030, the country aims to reach 60,000 km of high-speed rail in operation. This number represents a leap from the 48,000 km projected by the end of 2024.
Historic Railway Expansion
When the People’s Republic of China was founded in 1949, the country had only 21,800 km of railways.
Now, the total network of tracks is expected to reach 180,000 km by 2030, compared to 162,000 km at the end of 2024.
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A ship from China brought over 5,000 electric cars to Brazil at once: it was the largest operation ever recorded by the port, with 5,101 vehicles disembarking in Paranaguá.
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The 17-meter, 20-ton monster that the US built in 1939 to dominate Antarctica — and that could only move by driving in reverse: the Snow Cruiser cost US$150,000 and was abandoned forever.
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Chinese wind components arrive at the Port of Fortaleza with 76 pieces for wind turbines and continue by road to a wind farm in Rio Grande do Norte.
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China completes the world’s largest diameter underwater tunnel under the Yellow River: 17.5 meters in diameter, two levels, six lanes, and a 163-meter TBM named Shanhe.
This expansion has reduced travel time and boosted economic and industrial development along the routes.
Investment in high-speed trains has become a central piece in the transformation of national infrastructure.
Technological Advancement with the CR450
The latest achievement was the presentation, at the end of 2024, of the prototype of the CR450 high-speed train.
With an operational speed of 400 km/h and test peaks of up to 450 km/h, it surpasses the current CR400 Fuxing series trains, which operate at 350 km/h.
The CR450 represents the new generation of Chinese railway engineering. Advanced control systems, innovations in lifting technology, and independent development position the country as a global reference in the sector.
Global Presence of Chinese Trains
China’s railway technology has also been gaining ground outside the country.
The Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway in Indonesia has already transported over 10 million passengers since October 2023.
The trains, operated by Indonesian drivers, reach 350 km/h and fully utilize Chinese systems and components.
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