12th World Congress on High-Speed Rail held in Beijing

Alan Beroud, chairman of the International Union of Railways (UIC), speaks during the opening ceremony of the 12th World Congress on High-Speed Rail in Beijing, capital of China, July 8, 2025. (Xinhua/Xing Guangli)

BEIJING, July 8 (Xinhua) -- Themed "High-Speed Rail: Innovation and Development for a Better Life", the congress opened here on July 8. More than 2,000 participants, including railway technical personnel, enterprise leaders, government officials, and representatives from international organizations, attended the opening ceremony.

Guests communicate during the 12th World Congress on High-Speed Rail in Beijing, capital of China, July 8, 2025. (Xinhua/Xing Guangli)

Guests attend the 12th World Congress on High-Speed Rail in Beijing, capital of China, July 8, 2025. (Xinhua/Xing Guangli)

Guests communicate during the 12th World Congress on High-Speed Rail in Beijing, capital of China, July 8, 2025. (Xinhua/Xing Guangli)

Guests attend the 12th World Congress on High-Speed Rail in Beijing, capital of China, July 8, 2025. (Xinhua/Xing Guangli)

Guests attend the 12th World Congress on High-Speed Rail in Beijing, capital of China, July 8, 2025. (Xinhua/Xing Guangli)

Guests communicate during the 12th World Congress on High-Speed Rail in Beijing, capital of China, July 8, 2025. (Xinhua/Xing Guangli)