Group 1 - High-speed rail infrastructure stocks have seen significant gains, with China Railway (00390) up 8.27% to HKD 4.19, China Metallurgical (01618) up 7.61% to HKD 3.11, and China CNR (01766) up 4.83% to HKD 6.29 [1] - According to the National Railway Group, fixed asset investment in railways reached CNY 504.1 billion in the first eight months of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 5.6%, with August alone accounting for CNY 71.1 billion, also up 5.6% year-on-year [1] - The investment progress has set a historical record, with the 5.6% growth rate matching the highest record for the year, and expectations for continued investment in the third quarter and substantial growth in the fourth quarter to meet the "14th Five-Year Plan" objectives [1] Group 2 - The "15th Five-Year" railway development planning has commenced, focusing on network reinforcement, regional coordination, and smart upgrades, with plans to construct over 17,000 kilometers of railway, including 10,000 kilometers of high-speed rail [2] - Recent data indicates steady growth in capital expenditure for the railway industry, with improving demand for passenger and freight transport, and a commitment to increase railway construction investment to ensure the completion of the "14th Five-Year Plan" tasks [2]