BEIJING, September 29, 2026: China has opened four new high-speed railway lines and sections as the country prepares for the National Day holiday travel period.

The new railway infrastructure expands passenger and regional connectivity as demand for intercity travel rises around the October 1 holiday. The development was highlighted by China’s State Council information service. citeturn0search0turn0search1

Expanding the high-speed network

China continues to add high-speed rail capacity linking major cities and regional centers. New lines can shorten travel times and increase the capacity available during peak holiday periods.

National Day travel

The opening comes immediately before one of China’s busiest annual travel periods. Railways are expected to handle large passenger flows during the holiday and surrounding days.

Read NewsNationOnline’s earlier report on the four-line opening.

Source: State Council of the People’s Republic of China.

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