On 20 July, at Yancheng-Nantong High-speed Railway Hai’an section, workers of China Railway 11 Bureau Group operated track laying machines to lay 500 m long rail. Since 19 July afternoon, track laying entered Nantong section officially. It is a sign that Nantong Section has moved from offline construction to rail laying stage. Rail is estimated to be completed by the end the month, which will provide a solid foundation for opening and operation by the end of the year. Photo by Zhai Huiyong