U.S., China Sign Rail Technology Agreement
The United States and China have agreed to share information on railway science and technology and to work together on railroad projects over the next five years, the government said Tuesday.
“By sharing information and expertise and by working on important projects together, we can better serve our mutual interests in safer and more efficient railroad systems,” said Transportation Secretary Elizabeth Dole, who signed the accord Monday on behalf of the United States. Peking’s ambassador in Washington, Han Xu, signed for China.
The accord covers railway modernization, track and equipment repair, locomotives and rolling stock, signal and communications systems and heavy haulage projects.
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