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China to introduce new train timetable from July 1, including high-speed train service between Beijing and Urumqi
CN🏛️ PoliticsCenter6/18/2026

China to introduce new train timetable from July 1, including high-speed train service between Beijing and Urumqi

China's national railway network will implement a new train timetable starting July 1, enhancing connectivity across the country. The update includes high-speed train services between Beijing and Urumqi for the first time, as well as improved routes from Xi'an to multiple cities in central and southern China. The new schedule increases the total number of scheduled passenger trains to 12,174, representing an increase of 106 trains. Specific improvements include faster travel times between Xi'an and Hankou, direct high-speed rail links between Yan'an and Shaoshan, and upgrades to services between Urumqi and Chongqing. These changes aim to improve transportation capacity and convenience for commuters in key economic regions.

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China to introduce new train timetable from July 1, including high-speed train service between Beijing and Urumqi

China's national railway network will implement a new train timetable starting July 1, enhancing connectivity across the country. The update includes high-speed train services between Beijing and Urumqi for the first time, as well as improved routes from Xi'an to multiple cities in central and southern China. The new schedule increases the total number of scheduled passenger trains to 12,174, representing an increase of 106 trains. Specific improvements include faster travel times between Xi'an and Hankou, direct high-speed rail links between Yan'an and Shaoshan, and upgrades to services between Urumqi and Chongqing. These changes aim to improve transportation capacity and convenience for commuters in key economic regions.

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