In the first half of the year, the national railways completed fixed asset investment of 363.2 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 2.1%.

In the first half of 2026, the national railway completed a fixed asset investment of 363.2 billion yuan, an increase of 2.1% year on year, and put into operation a new line of 355.2 kilometers. Next, the national railway group will thoroughly implement the deployment requirements of the Party Central Committee and the State Council on improving the modern comprehensive transportation system, fully implement the key railway construction tasks determined in the national "15th Five-Year Plan" outline, accelerate the pre-construction work of key projects, scientifically optimize the construction organization of projects under construction, improve the quality and efficiency of railway investment, ensure the completion of the annual construction tasks, and promote high-quality development of the economy and society.