All Aboard! China’s Trains Reach New Heights! 🚆
Hey there, future travelers! Have you ever wondered how many people ride trains in China? Well, get ready to be amazed! In the first 11 months of 2024, over 4 billion passengers hopped on China’s railways. That’s more than half the world’s population!
A Super-Sized Railway Network
China has been building and expanding its railway network, making it one of the largest in the world. The total length of all the train tracks in China now stretches over 160,000 kilometers! 🛤️ That’s like going around the Earth four times!
But wait, there’s more! High-speed railways, which are super fast trains that can zoom up to 350 km/h (that’s about 217 mph!), cover more than 46,000 kilometers. These speedy trains help people travel quickly between cities.
Connecting Cities Big and Small
With over 3,300 passenger train stations across the country, getting around China has never been easier. The railway network reaches 99% of Chinese cities with a population over 200,000 people. That means almost every city you can think of in China is connected by train! 🚉
And for cities with more than 500,000 people, 97% of them have access to high-speed trains. Imagine being able to travel from one big city to another in just a few hours!
Why Is This Important?
Trains are a great way to travel because they’re fast, safe, and better for the environment than cars or airplanes. By connecting so many cities, China is helping people visit family, do business, and explore new places.
Fun Fact Time!
Did you know that the number of passengers carried by China’s railways in 11 months is like everyone in the United States taking the train 12 times? That’s a lot of train rides! 🚂
The Future of Travel
China’s railways are not just helping people get around today, but they’re also building for the future. Who knows? Maybe one day, you’ll ride on one of these super-fast trains!
Reference(s):
China's railway passenger traffic exceeds 4 billion in first 11 months
cgtn.com
