Reference News Network reported on April 12 that according to Hong Kong《South China Morning Post》The website reported April 10.，First quarter of this year，China Railway Investment Reaches Highest Level Since 2013，The authorities are trying to boost the economy，We will intensify infrastructure construction in the western region, where security and economic importance are increasing.。

China National Railway Group Co., Ltd.，First quarter，The State Railway Group gives full play to the effective driving role of railway investment in the whole society.，The national railway completed fixed assets investment of 1135.500 million yuan，Year-on-year growth of 6.6%。

It is reported that，This is the peak of investment in the first quarter since 2013.，Although the beginning of the year is traditionally the low season for railway construction.。

The company said，The next step will be to increase the number of people leaving Xinjiang and entering Tibet.、Along the river, the coast and the border、Implementation of national strategic corridor projects such as the new western land-sea corridor，Continuously enhance the accessibility and coverage of the railway network，Actively promote regional connectivity，Better serve the coordinated development of economy and society。

The report quoted analysts as saying.，The increase is part of the government's policy to support post-epidemic recovery.，It is also part of the efforts to stabilize foreign trade and meet national defense needs.。

Shao Yu, chief economist of Orient Securities, said.，Railway projects are key infrastructure projects controlled by the state.，Accelerating the implementation of railway projects means financial support for economic growth.。So，This reflects a proactive fiscal policy.，Designed to ensure stable growth，Let investment stimulate the economy。

Last year, it recorded 3.%After the economic growth，China has set a growth target of 5% for this year%Left and right，And noted that it would not be easy to achieve that goal。

Senior railway expert Sun Zhang said.，The focus on expanding the railway network in the western region shows that，With China's growing economic interests in South and Central Asia,，And increased attention to security in border areas.，The railway network in the western region has become increasingly important.。

He said：“The epidemic has made us more aware of the importance of the Western Railway.。In recent years，The Central European Banquet has supported‘The Belt and Road’Land transport along the Initiative，In ensuring the industry(Supply)The chain has played an important role.。And as we seek to deepen our trade partnerships with Central Asia and the Middle East,，The western region is now receiving more attention.。”

The Central European Banquet is a transcontinental transport network connecting China and Europe.，In recent years, it has become an increasingly important export channel for China.。