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General Intro
Transportation is of particular importance in China, as it covers such vast territory and is home to such a large population. In 1876, the first railway was built in China, and in 1906 the first highway was constructed. In 1929, the government began work on civil aviation. The following decades saw tremendous developments within the transportation industry. In 1999, the total length of the national transportation line in China was about 3,073,200 kilometers (1,909,598 miles). In 2004, the number of passengers transported reached 17.67453 billion. As the transportation industry continues to expand in both quality and scale, it significantly contributes to the advancement of society as well as the national economy. China currently has a comprehensive system of modern transportation which includes civil aviation, railway, road traffic and water transportation. As transportation in China becomes more accessible and more reliable, it is also becoming more technologically advanced. Modern modes of transportation such as express highways, electrified railroads, metros, light rails, and maglev railways are becoming increasingly common, especially in large cities. If you would like more information about transportation in a particular city, please visit our website's . |
