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August 23, 2023 | Freight

China-Europe rail freight traffic up 27% in first seven months of 2023

The 10,000th China-Europe freight train this year departed from Yiwu West at 10.18 on July 29, a milestone reached 22 days earlier than in 2022.

April 12, 2023 | Infrastructure

Breakthrough announced in China’s Helan Mountains tunnel project

Construction is underway in an environmentally sensitive area crossed by the Great Wall.

December 23, 2022 | High-speed

China opens two new high-speed lines from Nanning

Nanning - Chongzuo and Mitreya-Mengzi lines both opened this month.

July 27, 2022 | Infrastructure

First stage of China - Myanmar rail link opens

The first 133km initial section passes through challenging topography in Yunnan province.

July 21, 2022 | Infrastructure

Construction begins on Shanghai - Sujia inter-city line

Work begins as China Railways continues to accumulate debt.

July 13, 2022 | Freight

Freight traffic in China up 5.5% in first half

Total of 1.95 billion tonnes carried between January and June.

July 11, 2022 | Freight

Growth slows on New Silk Road

Container traffic grew by 3% between January and May.

July 6, 2022 | Infrastructure

China introduces 350km/h operation on Beijing - Wuhan line

The maximum operating speed has been increased by 40km/h on part of the Beijing - Guangzhou high-speed line.

May 5, 2022 | Financial

Passenger numbers in China up 18.5% year-on-year

The figures were released by the National Railway Administration at the end of April.

March 25, 2022 | Analysis

Ukraine invasion impacts Asia-Europe freight flows

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has had a dramatic impact on rail freight flows between Asia and Europe, creating uncertainty for businesses operating trains and shipping freight. Richard Clinnick reports on developments up to March 22.

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