China to operationalize new train diagram today
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China is putting into use an updated train diagram starting this Friday. A new batch of high-speed trains will start operation, China State Railway Group Company, Ltd. said on Thursday.

According to the new diagram, 160 passenger trains and 95 cargo trains will be added to the railways network across the country. The adjustment will elevate China's passenger trains in operation to 9,139, of which 6,739 are bullet trains. The number of cargo trains in operation will also increase to 19,295.