China tightens rail approvals as Xi warns on waste and ‘operational’ trouble
- Posted on January 27, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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China tightens rail approvals as Xi warns on waste and ‘operational’ trouble

Intercity lines face stricter break-even rules, as the central government cracks down on ‘back-door’ metro projects and looks to curb redundant infrastructure spending.