USTDA AND U.S. DOT SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF CHINA'S RAILWAYS AND PORTS

The first activity is a technical workshop focused on heavy haul rail development in China. The workshop will be led by DOT's Federal Railroad Administration, in coordination with the Chinese Ministry of Rail (MOR) and the American Rail Working Group, an organization composed of more than 25 companies. Railway transportation plays a key role in China's economic development. Following the rapid development of its passenger rail network, MOR is now making plans for more heavy haul rail in order to improve cargo shipping efficiency and lower operation costs. The United States has the largest heavy haul railroad network in the world, and experienced U.S. firms have cutting-edge technology and products that can assist China in achieving its transportation goals. The Heavy Haul Rail Technical Workshop will mobilize U.S. expertise and resources to foster greater cooperation among private sector entities, government agencies, and industry representatives in both the United States and China.