All aboard the Eurasian Express! 🚂🌍 Earlier this month, the sound of a whistle echoed through Wujiashan Station in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province. A China-Europe freight train, loaded with 55 containers of textiles, medical supplies, electronic products, and more, embarked on an epic journey to Duisburg, Germany—thousands of miles away.
This wasn't just any trip. As of July 10, China-Europe freight trains have made over 10,000 trips this year—breaking last year's record a whopping 19 days early! 🎉
China Railway reports that these trains now connect 224 cities in 25 European countries and over 100 cities in 11 Asian countries, weaving a vast network across the Eurasian continent. They've transported more than 1.08 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent unit) containers of goods this year alone, marking an 11% increase from last year. 📈
These iron giants aren't just moving goods; they're boosting international trade and reshaping global logistics. From fashion to tech, vital supplies are reaching destinations faster and more efficiently than ever before. Talk about leveling up global connectivity! 🌐🤝
For young entrepreneurs and adventurers alike, this accelerated development opens up new horizons. Who knows—your next big idea or journey might just hitch a ride on one of these speedy trains! 🚀
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China-Europe freight train service witnesses accelerated development
cgtn.com
