Wuhan Launches First Zero-Carbon Freight Train to Europe

29.08.2025

On August 13, the China-Europe Railway Express (Wuhan) launched Central China’s first zero-carbon green freight train from the CRIntermodal Wuhan Center Station

Carrying automotive parts, daily necessities, and other goods, the train is bound for Hamburg and Duisburg in Germany. This eco-friendly initiative, developed by Wuhan Asia-Europe Logistics Co., Ltd. and DB Cargo Eurasia, aligns with China’s dual-carbon goals while enhancing international trade efficiency.

The train operates on 100 percent green electricity along electrified sections, while residual emissions from non-electrified sections are offset through carbon credit projects certified under the Gold Standard established by the World Wide Fund for Nature. This ensures «zero carbon dioxide emissions» throughout the train’s journey. Compared with road transport, rail freight emits only one-fifth of the carbon, and the zero-carbon green train achieves full-chain carbon neutrality, significantly reducing the logistics carbon footprint.

The launch of the train sets a new benchmark for sustainable development in international rail freight.

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