Railing in the Benefits

Since the first China-Europe freight train left Chongqing for Duisburg, Germany, on March 19, 2011, the brand new service has been running across the wider Eurasia continent for more than one decade. The “caravans of steel camels” promote practical cooperation between China and countries along the route, sending a clear signal that the Belt and Road Initiative is an international public good, benefiting all those engaged in it.

Growth spurt

During the past 10 years, the China-Europe Railway Express has realized dramatic improvements. It has covered over 60 Chinese cities and 21 European countries, including Germany, Poland, Belgium, France and the Netherlands, among others. In 2020, the total number of train trips reached 12,400,