Xinjiang's Alataw Pass marks 1,000th China-Europe freight train

According to China Railway Urumqi Bureau, improved coordination, optimized transport planning, and real-time monitoring have boosted both service frequency and efficiency. With 128 routes connecting 21 countries — including Germany and Poland — and over 200 types of goods in transit, Alataw Pass has become a vital gateway linking Asia with Europe and advancing China’s westward opening-up strategy.