In this paper an introduction is given to the history, current situation and future plans of China's railway industry. The history of China's railway is divided into four development phases: the phase in Imperial China, the phase in the Republic of China and the phases before and after the economic rejuvenation of the People's Republic of China. An introduction to the current situation and future plans includes the major projects under construction and development trends of China's railways. The environment of China's railways is also presented. This is the first of two papers on the railway scene in China.
An introduction to China's rail transport Part 1: History, present and future of China's railways
2002-05-01
11 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
An introduction to China's rail transport Part 1: history, present and future of China's railways
British Library Online Contents | 2002
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Online Contents | 2002
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