China–Europe Freight Train: New Fixed Scheduled Services on the Chongqing–Budapest Line

China–Europe Freight Train: New Fixed Scheduled Services on the Chongqing–Budapest Line - RaillyNews
China–Europe Freight Train: New Fixed Scheduled Services on the Chongqing–Budapest Line - RaillyNews

southwestern china Chongqing Municipalitywith the capital of Hungary Budapestnew flat rate between China–Europe freight trainThe line began to travel frequently. According to Xinhua, this line makes Budapest the focal point, China Railway Expressstands out as a critical piece that supports the expansion of his family. Automotive and motorcycle parts, electronic products and similar consumer goods are transported on the route.

Transit time will be shortened by 30%These fixed scheduled flights are approximately 11 daysIt aims to reach Europe from China. This journey is in northwestern China Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Regionlocated in Alatav Passpassing over Kazakhstan, Poland, czech republicAnd SlovakiaIt extends to Hungary. According to China Railway Chengdu Group, fixed-schedule lines offer higher efficiency and reliability compared to traditional freight trains; In this way, predictability increases in terms of production planning, logistics and capital flow. For Chongqing this line is next to the existing line to Duisburg second fixed rate European connectionand strengthens the region’s ties with Europe.

Belt and Road InitiativeIn this context, China-Europe freight trains are considered as one of the important indicators of this global development project. According to data from China State Railway Group China–Europe ExpressTotal under its roof so far 120,000 tripswas carried out and within the scope of these expeditions Cargo worth over 490 billion US dollarsmoved. Currently, 232 cities in 26 European countries and over 100 cities in 11 Asian countries are connected to this network, creating an integrated logistics corridor in Eurasia. The launch of the Chongqing–Budapest line is seen as a strategic step towards strengthening the increasing trade between China and Europe via railway.