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Equipment checks for railway safety

Chinese railway operators have launched a multi-pronged campaign to reinforce rail equipment safety. At Taiyuan Signaling and Communication Section in Shanxi province, employees have organized special inspections and rectification work to fully ensure the safe and reliable operation of railway signaling equipment. They deployed different inspection strategies on conventional lines, high-speed railways and special dedicated lines. Various equipment hazards were systematically rectified, offering solid equipment support to ensure safe travel for passengers.

Bay area pushing for economic integration

The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area is pushing forward with integration, with its combined economic output expected to surpass 15 trillion yuan ($2.15 trillion) in 2025, according to the annual session of the Guangdong Provincial People's Congress. The GBA brings the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions together with nine mainland cities in the economic powerhouse of Guangdong, including Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Zhuhai. The region is increasingly connected by faster transport and smoother cross-border flows. Physical connectivity has accelerated in recent years. Intercity railways have shifted from isolated lines to a networked system, pushing total rail mileage beyond 4,000 kilometers, while cross-border water passenger routes have expanded to 17 lines.

Xinhua - China Daily