China, which operates the world's largest high-speed rail network, has issued a railway science and technology innovation plan for the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030).

A new generation of suburban railways is emerging across China, blending features of the high speed, conventional main line and metro environments that have traditionally been highly segregated.

China's newly opened high-speed railway sections are expected to boost tourism, especially during holidays such as the ongoing National Day holiday, industry experts and local officials said. On ...