Public Opposition Said to Delay Upgrading of Train Line in Capital

(Beijing) – Work to upgrade a section of railroad track in the capital so it can handle bullet trains will not start this year as planned because of strong public opposition, an executive from the operator of the country's railroad network says.

The executive of China Railway Corp. (CRC) who declined to give his name said that section of track – which runs from Beijing North Station to the Qinghe Station about 11 kilometers away – is still meeting strong opposition from local officials and area residents.