China Railway system ‘safest in the world’

Memorable meeting: Sheng (third from left) with (from left) Federation of Chinese Associations Malaysia (Hua Zong) president Tan Sri Pheng Yin Huah, Chinese Ambassador to Malaysia Dr Huang Huikang, Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia president Datuk Ter Leong Yap, Han Cultural Association chairman Datuk Goh Hin San and Hua Zong honorary adviser Tan Sri Ng Teck Fong after their meeting in Kuala Lumpur.

KUALA LUMPUR: The rail system developed by China is internationally recognised as the safest in the world, said general manager of China Railway Sheng Guangzu.

“Our rail system is safe and reliable ... according to the UIC (International Union of Railways) based in France, China’s accident per one billion kilometre is the lowest in the world,” he said after meeting with local Chinese community leaders here.