China to realize full coverage of transport information by 2025

China will realize full coverage of transport information by 2025 through digital information collection and internet transmission systems, a government outline showed.

The country vowed to develop a digital system to boost the transport industry and related sectors, according to a development outline of digital transport issued by the Ministry of Transport.

The outline proposed to build a digital information collection system to cover the planning, construction and operation management of transport infrastructure and equip key sectors and nodes with traffic awareness networks.

A smart application system will be established to improve the quality of transport services by providing customers with tailored services throughout their journeys, according to the outline.

China will further develop platform-based and integrated logistics services and encourage the application of the Internet Plus model in the sector.

By 2035, the country will set up a digital network covering all factors and the whole cycle of transport infrastructure, controlling air and ground traffic and providing comprehensive real-time transport services.