China Railways

China Railways (Chinese: 中国铁路, Zhongguo Tielu) is the national railway operator of the People's Republic of China, under the Chinese Ministry of Railways. China Railways operates rail commuter and freight transport via several smaller companies. China Railways has its own police force and court system, which is unique among the world's railways.
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