Ministry of Railways to be abolished under Chinese reform plan

Beijing - Guangzhou passenger-dedicated line (Photo: Andrew Benton).

CHINA: Proposals to abolish the Ministry of Railways and split its functions between the Ministry of Transport and a new railway operating body are included in a report on institutional reform of the State Council which was unveiled on March 10.

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