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New railway diagram to take effect in China from July 1 with expanded services
By Xinhua Published: Jul 01, 2026 09:44 AM
A drone photo taken on June 30, 2026 shows a high-speed train running in Ning'er Hani and Yi Autonomous County, Pu'er City, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Starting from 00:00 on July 1, China's railway diagram will be adjusted by adding 106 passenger train services and 111 freight train service to the current schedule. After the adjustment, a total of 12,174 passenger trains will be scheduled nationwide, while 23,975 freight trains will be operated. (Photo by Yang Tingrong/Xinhua)

A drone photo taken on June 30, 2026 shows a high-speed train running in Ning'er Hani and Yi Autonomous County, Pu'er City, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Starting from 00:00 on July 1, China's railway diagram will be adjusted by adding 106 passenger train services and 111 freight train service to the current schedule. After the adjustment, a total of 12,174 passenger trains will be scheduled nationwide, while 23,975 freight trains will be operated. (Photo by Yang Tingrong/Xinhua)


A drone photo taken on June 30, 2026 shows a high-speed train passing a bridge in Yangzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province. Starting from 00:00 on July 1, China's railway diagram will be adjusted by adding 106 passenger train services and 111 freight train service to the current schedule. After the adjustment, a total of 12,174 passenger trains will be scheduled nationwide, while 23,975 freight trains will be operated. (Photo by Ren Fei/Xinhua)

A drone photo taken on June 30, 2026 shows a high-speed train passing a bridge in Yangzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province. Starting from 00:00 on July 1, China's railway diagram will be adjusted by adding 106 passenger train services and 111 freight train service to the current schedule. After the adjustment, a total of 12,174 passenger trains will be scheduled nationwide, while 23,975 freight trains will be operated. (Photo by Ren Fei/Xinhua)


A drone photo taken on June 30, 2026 shows a high-speed train running past the Yellow Crane Tower scenic area in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province. Starting from 00:00 on July 1, China's railway diagram will be adjusted by adding 106 passenger train services and 111 freight train service to the current schedule. After the adjustment, a total of 12,174 passenger trains will be scheduled nationwide, while 23,975 freight trains will be operated. (Photo by Zhao Jun/Xinhua)

A drone photo taken on June 30, 2026 shows a high-speed train running past the Yellow Crane Tower scenic area in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province. Starting from 00:00 on July 1, China's railway diagram will be adjusted by adding 106 passenger train services and 111 freight train service to the current schedule. After the adjustment, a total of 12,174 passenger trains will be scheduled nationwide, while 23,975 freight trains will be operated. (Photo by Zhao Jun/Xinhua)


A drone photo taken on June 30, 2026 shows a coal freight train running in Zunhua City, north China's Hebei Province. Starting from 00:00 on July 1, China's railway diagram will be adjusted by adding 106 passenger train services and 111 freight train service to the current schedule. After the adjustment, a total of 12,174 passenger trains will be scheduled nationwide, while 23,975 freight trains will be operated. (Photo by Liu Mancang/Xinhua)

A drone photo taken on June 30, 2026 shows a coal freight train running in Zunhua City, north China's Hebei Province. Starting from 00:00 on July 1, China's railway diagram will be adjusted by adding 106 passenger train services and 111 freight train service to the current schedule. After the adjustment, a total of 12,174 passenger trains will be scheduled nationwide, while 23,975 freight trains will be operated. (Photo by Liu Mancang/Xinhua)