China Railway International Group Co

What China Railway International Group Co does

China Railway International Group Co Ltd (中铁国际, CRECI) is the dedicated international infrastructure construction arm of state-owned China Railway Construction Corporation Limited (CRCC, Shanghai Stock Exchange ticker 601186). The company executes large-scale railway, highway, bridge, new energy/communications, and building construction projects internationally, primarily for government and institutional clients across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and South America. It is formally designated as the 'Pioneer of the Belt and Road Initiative' within the China Railway group, positioning it to capture government-to-government infrastructure opportunities in BRI partner countries. Operations are run through wholly-owned subsidiaries including Chuantie International (川铁国际, focused on overseas railway construction), a Trading Company handling equipment integration and overseas steel processing (with a new Abu Dhabi workshop launched in December 2025), and a South America Branch serving regional markets including Bolivia.

The company's commercial motion is enterprise field sales combined with senior-executive-led diplomatic business development: Chairman Bi Yanchun and General Manager Zhao Jinxiang personally conduct business activities in target countries (UAE, Algeria, Iraq, Nigeria), and contracts are secured through international competitive bidding and bilateral government procurement. Revenue is generated through EPC contracts, design-build contracts, and construction management contracts, with bespoke project-based pricing that is not publicly disclosed. Notable technical capabilities include the deployment of Hong Kong SAR's first UTBM (Ultra-Tight-Boring Machine) tunnel boring machine at the Yuen Long South Phase I site leveling project, and execution of complex urban tunneling such as the Abu Dhabi Middle Island Avenue 1B north tunnel foundation pit, completed ahead of schedule in December 2025.

Headquartered in Beijing at Huaxi Live Plaza, Haidian District, the company operates as part of the broader CRCC conglomerate and leverages the parent's full industry chain advantages spanning design, procurement, construction, and equipment manufacturing. Recent strategic activity (May 2026) includes participation in the 2026 Africa Power Exhibition with a TBEA partnership targeting African power markets, and a strategic alignment with CRSC International on railway signaling and communications for overseas projects, signaling a deepening move into integrated rail systems and energy infrastructure rather than purely civil works.

Name

China Railway International Group Co

Legal name

China Railway International Group Co Ltd

Website

https://crecgi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

China Railway International Group Co is the international infrastructure arm of state-owned CRCC, executing large-scale railway, highway, bridge, energy, and building construction projects for government clients across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and South America as a designated Belt and Road Initiative pioneer.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Infrastructure Construction

NAICS

Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237), Engineering Services (541330)

SIC

Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600), General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Stations, Platforms & Depot/Yard Construction (IMAFAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Construction Management (Agency/Owner’s Rep) (IMAFAAAC), Overhead & Underground Collection System Construction (MV/HV Lines, Duct Banks) (EUAEADAG), Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAA)

Keywords

• Railway construction
• Highway bridge engineering
• Infrastructure construction
• New energy infrastructure
• Building construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Haidian

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Infrastructure Project Contracts: Major infrastructure construction projects including railways, highways, bridges, and buildings. Revenue generated through engineering procurement construction (EPC) contracts, design-build contracts, and construction management contracts for government and institutional clients internationally.
2. International Engineering Services: Overseas engineering construction services including project management, technical consulting, and equipment integration services for international construction projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

China Railway International Group Co is the international business arm of China Railway Construction Corporation Limited (CRCC), providing large-scale infrastructure construction services for overseas government and institutional clients. Core offerings include major railway construction (high-speed rail, conventional rail, urban transit), highway and bridge engineering, new energy and communications infrastructure, and building construction. The company also provides equipment trading, on-site processing services, and EPC (engineering, procurement, construction) project management for Belt and Road Initiative markets across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and South America.

Product overview

China Railway International Group Co (中铁国际) operates as an international construction and engineering company under China Railway Group. The company offers four core business lines: Major Railway Construction (major rail infrastructure), Highways and Bridges (road and bridge engineering), New Energy and Communications (new energy infrastructure and telecom), and Building Construction (residential and commercial buildings). Additionally, the company provides equipment trading and processing services through its commercial trading subsidiary. The portfolio represents an integrated approach to Belt and Road Initiative infrastructure projects with focus on international market expansion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Major Railway Construction (重大铁路建设) Large-scale railway infrastructure construction projects including high-speed rail, conventional rail, and rail transit systems for government and institutional clients internationally.
• Highways and Bridges (公路与桥梁) Highway and bridge construction services spanning from design to implementation for various transportation infrastructure projects internationally.
• New Energy and Communications (新能源及通信) New energy infrastructure development and telecommunications systems integration for industrial applications, including power market development in African markets through partnerships with equipment suppliers such as TBEA Xinjiang Transformer Factory.
• Building Construction (房建工程) Commercial and residential building construction and renovation projects, including educational facilities such as the Beijing No. 7 Middle School reconstruction project.
• Equipment Trading and Processing Services Equipment integration and on-site processing services delivered through the company's Trading Company subsidiary (商贸公司), including overseas steel processing workshops and equipment procurement for construction projects. The Trading Company's first overseas steel processing workshop officially began operations in Abu Dhabi in December 2025.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Tebian Electric Xinjiang Transformer Factory (特变电工新疆变压器厂)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration at Africa Power Exhibition 2026 to jointly promote African power market development. Partnership focuses on new energy and power infrastructure cooperation in African markets.
• China Railway Signal & Communication International (通号国际)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic meeting between CRIG Party Secretary/Chairman Bi Yanchun and Tonghao International Party Secretary/Chairman Gao Jian to discuss cooperation in railway signal and communication systems for international projects.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Power Construction Corporation of China (PowerChina): Chinese SOE focused on power and energy infrastructure EPC that increasingly competes for the 'new energy and communications' segment CRECI is pursuing; comparable customer base (sovereign utilities, African and Middle East power authorities) and delivery model.
• China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC): China's biggest building and infrastructure SOE and a direct competitor on CRECI's building-construction and large-civil segments; also pursues BRI international projects with the same state-backed financing and EPC delivery model.
• China Communications Construction Company (CCCC): Largest Chinese SOE infrastructure contractor and the most direct peer: it competes head-to-head with CRECI on international rail, highway, bridge, and port EPC tenders, particularly under the Belt and Road Initiative, and shares the same SOE-backed, government-to-government deal model.
• China Energy Engineering Corporation (CEEC): Another major Chinese SOE contractor active in international power, energy, and civil infrastructure EPC, including across BRI markets; directly comparable business model and overlapping African and Middle East project pipeline.
• China Railway Group Limited (CREC): Sister Chinese railway SOE (different parent group) with overlapping railway, highway, and bridge EPC capabilities and a parallel international expansion strategy under BRI; competes for the same rail tenders globally.

Broad incumbents

• Bechtel Corporation: US-headquartered global EPC incumbent executing large rail, highway, and tunnel infrastructure projects for sovereign clients; comparable in scale, project type, and reliance on government-to-government deal flow.
• Bouygues Construction: International French contractor with significant civil engineering, rail, and energy infrastructure capabilities; comparable in targeting large complex EPC tenders in emerging and developed markets.
• China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC, parent): CRECI's publicly listed parent and the parent group's flagship; overlaps fully on railway construction, highways, and bridges and competes for the same international mega-EPC contracts, with CRECI acting as its overseas arm.
• ACS Group / HOCHTIEF: Global infrastructure and construction group with comparable rail, tunnel, and large-civil EPC capabilities across Europe, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific; competes for similar mega-infrastructure tenders.
• Vinci Construction: European infrastructure major active in rail, highways, bridges, and energy infrastructure worldwide; comparable on integrated civil-works project delivery for sovereign and institutional clients.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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