China sees steady growth in railway sector in 2025

China's railway sector continued to expand at a steady pace in 2025, with fixed-asset investment reaching 753.8 billion yuan ($106.73 billion) from January to November, up 5.9 percent year-on-year, according to China State Railway Group on Wednesday. The investment has helped boost broader economic activity and support high-quality economic and social development.

In November, construction progress accelerated despite winter conditions. Several major projects saw breakthroughs, including the opening of the Panzhou–Xingyi high-speed railway in Southwest China's Guizhou province on Nov 28. The new line is expected to enhance tourism along the route and support local economic growth.

Other key lines — including the Xi'an–Yan'an, Guangzhou–Zhanjiang, and Hangzhou–Quzhou high-speed railways — have entered trial operations, marking the final stages before full opening. Meanwhile, major engineering works, including the Jin'gu Haihe Tunnel on the Tianjin–Weifang high-speed railway, made notable progress.