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The article discusses the high speed railroad industry in China, focusing on how a 2011 train collision near the city of Wenzhou prompted an investigation into corruption within the Ministry of Railways. The article details the causes of the crash, citing how a faulty signal box and communication system contributed to miscommunication by train dispatchers, and comments on how the Chinese government's push to finish the public works project led to corruption by Minister of Railways Liu Zhijun, politician Bo Xilai, and entrepreneur Ding Shumiao.

The article focuses on the rapid development of high speed railroad in China. It discusses how the Ministry of Railways between 1997 and 2007 implemented policies to increase the average velocity of trains on key lines. The average travel time was reduced by almost 30%. The Passenger Dedicated Lines network was developed to run at speeds up to 236 mph. It is projected that China will have twice the route miles of high speed rail lines as compared to the rest of the world by 2014.

This section offers world news briefs. New advanced train tickets with anti-counterfeiting features have been launched by the Chinese Ministry of Railways. On December 5, 2009, Malika Menard has been named Miss France 2010. A street protest took place in Jerusalem after the Israeli Government decided to stop the construction of new houses.

Reports on the celebration of the builders following the completion of track-laying for the Qinghai-Tibet Railway in China. Prosperity of the country's underdeveloped western regions; Investment of thirty-three billion yuan on conservation of the vulnerable ecosystem along the rail line; Prediction of the condition of inbound cargo by the Ministry of Railways.

The article describes the railway systems in China. It traces the developments within the sector, including the Beijing-Tianjin and Hefei-Nanjing, and the railways under construction, such as Harbin-Dalian and Xuzhou-Lanzhou. Reports from the Ministry of Railways (MOR) revealed that 773 high-speed trains travel across the country each day with a daily capacity of 845,000 and the country's high-speed railway network will extend over 50,000 kilometers. The agency's plan is to build a transportation network between neighboring provincial capital cities.

Looks at the reform of the railway sector in China. History of the institutional reform of the railway sector; Objectives of the reform; Criticisms of the plan of the Ministry of Railways to reduce its administrative structure; Effect of the separation of the ministry's administrative and enterprise functions.

Focuses on public uproar over train ticket price hike during the Spring Festival period in China. Time for family reunions in China; Ministry of Railways' efforts to prevent the over-concentration of passenger flow; Estimated number of train passengers; Result of monopoly.

The article reveals that the Chinese Ministry of Railways predicted that the country's railways will transport 372 million passengers during the summer of 2012 while the Ministry of Commerce projects that foreign direct investment in China will hit 9.23 U.S. billion dollars on June 15, 2012.

The article examines the challenges of reforming China's railway industry. It notes the Chinese State Council's approval of a reform plan for the railway sector under the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and the Ministry of Railways (MOR). It cites that infusion of private capital is being encouraged under the railway reform plan. Observers say that a hindrance to the growth of the railway industry is poor government administration and enterprise management.

This section offers news briefs concerning the Chinese economy as of January 5, 2012. The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has launched a pilot program to link natural gas prices with import prices of alternative fuels. The Ministry of Railways will invest 400 billion yuan on railway infrastructure construction in 2012. China reported a decline in the index of entrepreneur confidence.

The article discusses the July 23, 2011, crash of two bullet trains near Wenzhou, China, and the resulting expansion halt of the country's high speed rail network. According to the article, the Chinese railway ministry responded by removing various regional government officials. The article discusses how the use of online social networks by Chinese citizens has exposed dissatisfaction with the Chinese Communist Party's response, particularly railway minister Sheng Guangzu.

The article discusses the news release of the Ministry of Railways (MOR) of China on high-speed railway technologies in China. The technology system is made by integrated designing, construction, equipment manufacturing, train control, and daily operation and management. Described are the high-speed rails operating above 350 kilometers per hour, the Beijing-Tianjin Intercity Railway, Wuhan-Guangzhou High-Speed Railway and Zhengzhou-Xi'an High-Speed Railway. Also cited in the release are plans for high-speed checking trains to monitor the infrastructure.

The article reports on the plan of the Chinese government to add six rail lines to the Qinghai-Tibet railway in an effort to boost the economy in Tibet. According to Wang Yongping, spokesperson of the Ministry of Railways, the rails are part of the government's medium and long-term network plan. Detailed plans and construction costs were not yet finalized.

The article reports on the coordinated riots by retired soldiers in several cities in China in September 2007 over the poor conditions in railway vocational schools. The rioters, who were among 6,000 discharged troops who were recruited by the Railway Ministry to be trained in railway institutes across the country, have vandalized their schools, leading to some injuries and arrests. It is noted that all the demobilized soldiers have been removed from their campuses after the disturbances.

The article discusses the efforts of the Ministry of Railways (MOR) to implement reforms concerning the financing and investment in railway construction in China. According to Zhang Jianping, deputy director of the Development and Planning Department at MOR, related measures are expected to be released in the first half of 2007. He adds that the measures will focus on the development of joint venture railways and seeking out new investors.

CHINA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (MOR): Announced an adjustment with Bombardier Transportation's Chinese joint venture, Bombardier Sifang (Qingdao) Transportation Ltd., changing 'its original order of 80 very high speed trains from [...]

Presents an update on railroad companies as of December 2005. Agreement signed by representatives from China's Ministry of Railways, Dalian Locomotive Works and Electro-Motive Diesel to build diesel locomotives; Plan of Pacific Harbor Lines to replace its diesel fleets; Changes made by Escanaba & Lake Superior to its acquired FP7 600 fleet.

Profiles minister of Railways Liu Zhijun in China. Career history; Educational background; Job responsibilities.

Reports that China's Ministry of Railways has issued a provisional regulation on severe acute respiratory syndrome prevention and control at railway stations and passenger trains.

Reports the issuance of train schedules by China Ministry of Railways. Launch of the fourth nation wide railway speed-up; Effectivity date of the schedules; prices of the ticket.

Marconi announced that China's Ministry of Railways has selected its TETRA (Terrestrial Trunked Radio) system to support the Qinhuangdao-Shenyang Railway Project. This passenger transport railway is a newly constructed, electrically […]

The article reports on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's investigation into the recruitment practices of financial services firm JPMorgan Chase. The bank hired the daughter of Zhang Shuguang, the Chinese Ministry of Railway's chief engineer. The other appointee was Tang Xiaoning, the son of Tang Shuangning who manages state-run financial conglomerate China Everbright Group. It notes that the hirings enabled the bank to secure highly lucrative deals from the Ministry of Railways.

The article reports that China Railways Corp. has launched an express cargo service following the dissolution of the Chinese Ministry of Railways.

The article reports on the termination of the Ministry of Railway as members of China's cabinet, State Council, starting March 10, 2013.

The article discusses the announcement on November 27, 2012 from the Ministry of Railways of China stating that China's high-speed rail network totaled 7,735 kilometers at the end of October 2012, ranking China first in the world.

The article discusses the implementing opinions issued by the Ministry of Railways on May 16, 2012 on encouraging and guiding private capital to invest in railways in China.

The article discusses the transfer of Wang Yongping to a foreign job vacancy at the Chinese Ministry of Railways.

The article announces the appointment of Han Jiangping as spokesman for the Chinese Ministry of Railways.

The article discusses concerns over the environmental and financial challenges faced by China's railway development as of June 2011. The Ministry of Environmental Protection suspended railway construction in Hebei province and operations in Shandong Province due to lack of environmental review requirements. The Ministry of Railways (MOR) has also incurred a huge debt, posing questions on the railways' sustainability. Passenger volume and an affordable fare structure are cited as requirements to ensure a hefty return of investments.

The article discusses the opening of the Beijing-Shanghai High-Speed Railway in June 2011. The railway will link the two largest cities in China. Although it was built to run up to 380 kilometers per hour, a ruling by the Ministry of Railways will limit the speed to 300 kilometers per hour, citing energy efficiency and affordability of tickets. The railway will also offer online ticketing service.

This section offers news briefs on China's economy including the joint agreement signed by China's Ministry of Transport and Ministry of Railways to promote the development of China's combined rail-waterway transportation network, the announcement of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) about China's review of the ongoing flat glass production projects, and the opening of the 14th China Beijing International Hi-Tech Expo in Beijing on May 18, 2011.