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The China Railway Corporation has invited constructors to submit their survey and design for the railway project that will connect Chizhou and Huangshan.

Chizhou-Huangshan Speed Rail Construction Begins

Nov 15, 2016 11:54 PM EST

As the Chizhou-Huangshan Railway project kicks off, offers by constructors are being welcomed by the China Railway Construction Corporation.

China Commits US$3 Billion to Finance Visiting Duterte's Infrastructure Projects

China Commits US$3-B to Fund Philippines' Infra Projects During Duterte's State Visit

Desiree Sison |

Oct 19, 2016 08:08 AM EDT

President Rodrigo Duterte's state visit in China has already achieved a positive result, as the country has committed US$3 billion to fund the Philippines' infrastructure projects.

Speed Restrictions Imposed On National Rail Due To Hot Weather

China Plans 150,000-km Railway Network Expansion by 2020

Charissa Echavez |

Jul 23, 2016 06:55 AM EDT

China is planning to expand its railway network system by building an added 30,000 km of train tracks by the end of 2020, yielding a total of about 150,000 km, the Ministry of Transport announced on Thursday.

US company XpressWest has ended its collaboration with China Railway International

US Company Calls off High-Speed Rail Project with Chinese Group

Rina S. |

Jun 11, 2016 05:04 AM EDT

U.S. company XpressWest has decided to end its joint venture with China Railway International (CRI) due to performance and regulatory issues.

China, Japan Vie for Multi-million Dollar Railway Deals in US

Carlos Castillo |

Dec 21, 2015 08:12 PM EST

China and Japan -- the biggest and most advanced railway rivals in Asia -- are vying for the right to build and invest in a number of multi-million dollar railway projects in the US.

China's High Speed Rail Network is Leading the Way

Garima Vohra |

Jul 10, 2015 10:41 AM EDT

China has successfully marched ahead by developing bullet standard trains based on in-house norms and technologies. These trains are designed according to China's environment and rail transport patterns. Thus, China is ready to replace foreign standard models of bullet trains and reduce their production, operational, and maintenance costs to a great extent.

Will California's Bullet Train Fly?

Jose Mario Fuderanan |

Jan 07, 2015 06:59 PM EST

It has been Gov. Jerry Brown's dream to have a high speed rail in California since he first took office three decades ago. With Tuesday's groundbreaking ceremonies in Fresno, the mega-project is finally on track.

China to Rebid on Mexico High-Speed Rail Project

Michael A. Katz |

Dec 01, 2014 04:32 PM EST

After having it's winning bid revoked, a Chinese-led consortium is planning on bidding again for a $3.75 billion contract to build a high-speed rail link in Mexico.

China Opens 1st Leg of High-Speed Railway in Beijing

Vittorio Hernandez |

Nov 17, 2014 05:48 AM EST

With a speed of over 200 kilometers per hour, passengers aboard the newly opened Urumqi-Hami route could cut their travel time between the two Chinese cities to just three hours from the old six hours. The 530-kilometre route is the initial stage of the ambitious 1,775-kilometre railway system linking the capital cities of Xianjing and Gansu Provinces.

Mexico Cancels Multibillion Dollar High-Speed Rail Deal with China

Michael A. Katz |

Nov 07, 2014 11:49 AM EST

The Mexican government has revoked the high-speed rail contract it awarded to a Chinese-led consortium earlier this week over "doubts and concerns that have been raised by public opinion."

China Wins Contract to Build High-Speed Rail Link in Mexico

Michael A. Katz |

Nov 04, 2014 12:58 AM EST

Mexico has granted a Chinese-led group a multi-billion dollar contract to build high-speed trains and a 130-mile rail link in the country - the first time China will export its high-speed trains.

China Expected to Supply Mexico with High-Speed 'Bullet' Trains

Michael A. Katz |

Oct 20, 2014 11:23 AM EDT

China will likely begin supplying Mexico bullet trains through a consortium of four Chinese companies and four Mexican firms. It would mark the first time China has exported its high-speed trains.