[Two departments: develop new vehicles such as ultra-high-speed trains]The Ministry of Transport and the Ministry of Science and Technology announced on the 13th the "Opinions on Speeding up the Construction of a Transport Powerful Country Driven by Scientific and Technological Innovation." The "Opinions" proposes to rationally coordinate the research on high-speed wheel-rail trains and high-speed heavy-haul freight trains. Strengthen the research and development of complete sets of technologies for autonomous transportation systems. Carry out the development of new types of transportation tools such as ultra-high-speed trains and ultra-high-speed commercial aircraft, and overcome the theoretical system and key technologies of submarine floating tunnels. Editor/Xu Shengpeng
On October 29, 2026, the signal system of the Khorgos Silk Road Special Line Junction Station contracted by First Engineering Co., Ltd. will be put into operation at one time, realizing zero fault tolerance. The line will be paved for 7 kilometers, with a design capacity of 6 million tons, and is ready for operation. Editor/Min Jing
On November 1, 2026, China's emergency aid project for post disaster bridge reconstruction in Sri Lanka began construction on the first bridge in the western city of Gampoha. Ambassador Wei Huaxiang and two Sri Lankan ministers attended the event, signed a project proposal exchange letter, and donated stationery and supplies to local elementary school students. Editor/Min Jing