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China Railways
中国铁路
China Railways system mapLocale Mainland China Dates of operation 1949–present Track gauge Standard
Some narrow gaugeLength 47,877 miles (77,051 km)
as of 12/2006Headquarters Beijing China Railways (Chinese: 中国铁路, Zhongguo Tielu) is the national railway operator of the People's Republic of China, under the Chinese Ministry of Railways.
China Railways operates rail commuter and freight transport via several smaller companies.
China Railways has its own police force and court system, which is unique among the world's railways.
See also
- Rail transport in the People's Republic of China
- Passenger rail transport in China
- High-speed rail in China
- Guangshen railway
- Kowloon-Canton Railway (now MTR)
- Beijing-Shanghai Express Railway
- Jingjiu railway
References
External links
- Ministry of Railways (Chinese)
- Ministry of Railways of Science and Technology Information Institute
- China Railway Network
- Ministry of Railways network query
- Chinese Railways
- Railway Network (www.railcn.net)
Categories:- Railway companies of China
- People's Republic of China rail transport stubs
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