Core Insights - The meeting highlighted the achievements of China's railway development during the 14th Five-Year Plan period and outlined key tasks for 2026, marking the beginning of the 15th Five-Year Plan [1][3] Group 1: Achievements During the 14th Five-Year Plan - The national railway operating mileage reached 165,000 kilometers, with high-speed rail exceeding 50,000 kilometers [1] - Passenger and freight volumes increased by 12.6% and 25.7% respectively compared to the 13th Five-Year Plan, maintaining the world's highest levels in passenger turnover, freight volume, and transport density [1] - Significant advancements in new technologies and equipment, including the successful launch of CR450 trains and 600 km/h magnetic levitation trains, alongside rapid development in intelligent and green technologies [1] Group 2: 2025 Railway Performance - Fixed asset investment in railways reached 901.5 billion yuan, with 3,109 kilometers of new lines completed, including 2,862 kilometers of high-speed rail [2] - Passenger volume reached 4.588 billion, a year-on-year increase of 6.4%, with daily passenger numbers hitting a historical high [2] - Freight volume totaled 5.273 billion tons, up 2.0% year-on-year, and intermodal transport increased by 15.1% [2] Group 3: Key Tasks for 2026 - Emphasis on enhancing railway safety and regulatory effectiveness, focusing on transportation safety and engineering quality [3] - Acceleration of railway planning and construction, promoting green and low-carbon transitions to support national strategies [3] - Improvement of transportation service capabilities to facilitate economic circulation and reduce logistics costs [3] - Development of a modern railway industry system through technological innovation and digital transformation [3] - Strengthening governance in the railway sector and expanding openness to support the Belt and Road Initiative [3]
国家铁路局:加快铁路规划建设和绿色低碳转型
Zhong Guo Zheng Quan Bao·2026-01-08 20:50