BEIJING -- China's railway construction made steady progress in the first four months of 2026, with fixed-asset investment expanding 3.2 percent year-on-year, according to the country's railway operator.

During the January-April period, fixed-asset investment in the railway sector reached 200.8 billion yuan (about $29.34 billion), according to data from China State Railway Group Co Ltd.

In the next phase, the company will fully deliver on the major railway projects set out in the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), it said.

It will advance railway planning and construction in an orderly manner, step up efforts to build a modern railway system up to world-class standards, and provide solid support for the country's high-quality development.