China's railway fixed-asset investment rises 1.3% to $89 billion in first three quarters

(ECNS) -- Investment in China's railway sector totaled 601.2 billion yuan (about $89.1 billion) in the first three quarters of 2026, up 1.3% year on year, China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. said Wednesday.

A total of 1,625 kilometers of new railway lines were put into operation during the period.

The company said it would accelerate preparatory work on key projects and optimize construction schedules for ongoing projects to meet its annual construction targets.