In June, the volume and turnover of rail freight transportation in China set new records
In June, the volume and turnover of rail freight transportation in China reached historic highs, maintaining the top position in the world. This is evidenced by data released on Sunday.
According to the China State Railway Corporation, which is the operator of passenger and freight rail transport in the country, China's railroads carried 332 million tons of freight in June, and freight turnover totaled 266.5 billion ton-km, up 6.1 percent and 5.3 percent year-on-year respectively.
Last month, rail transportation of containers, automobiles and cold chain cargoes rose 18 percent, 12.1 percent and 21.2 percent respectively, reaching record highs.
Previously released data showed that the number of passenger trips on China's railroads also reached a record high in the first half of 2024, totaling about 2.1 billion and up 18.4 percent year-on-year.
China State Railway Corporation said the cross-border freight transportation sector has also seen rapid growth, which ensures the stability of international supply chains and gives new impetus to the development of China's foreign trade and high-level opening up.