In April, the China Europe freight train Shaanxi 517 ranked first

20.05.2026

Central European and Central Asia freight trains make multiple efforts

When Shaanxi leads the country with 517 train services, while Yunnan ranks first with 366 trains on the Central Asia train list, the China Europe and Central Asia trains will deliver an impressive performance in April 2026. According to authoritative data released by China Railway Group, the China Europe (Central Asia) freight trains continued to operate efficiently in April, with multiple provinces in China taking the initiative to form a good pattern of multi-point support and coordinated development, and the vitality of the golden channel connecting Asia and Europe surging.

Shaanxi leads the China Europe freight train

According to the data on the number of China Europe freight trains operated in various provinces in April 2026, Shaanxi ranked first with 517 trains, Sichuan ranked second with 225 trains, and Henan ranked third with 155 trains. All three provinces maintained positive growth. The central and western provinces continue to leverage their geographical advantages, becoming an important support for the operation of China Europe freight trains. From the comprehensive data, among the top ten provinces in terms of the number of China Europe freight trains and Central Asia freight trains, Shaanxi, Henan, Sichuan, Yunnan, Xinjiang and other provinces have particularly outstanding performances, demonstrating the strong momentum of inland provinces in opening up to the outside world.

Yunnan Central Asia freight train ranks first

According to the data on the number of Central Asian trains operated by various provinces in China in April 2026, Yunnan ranked first with 366 trains, a year-on-year increase of 13.3%, demonstrating a strong momentum in the operation of Central Asian trains. Xinjiang ranks second with 112 columns and Henan ranks third with 98 columns, both maintaining positive growth. Yunnan, with its unique geographical advantages and land routes with neighboring Southeast Asian countries, has emerged as a rising star in Central Asian train transportation, becoming an important logistics hub connecting China and Central Asian countries. Keywords: Land Port News Network, China Europe Railway Express

Efficient linkage and smooth operation of ports

The smooth operation of trains cannot be separated from the efficient linkage of various port stations. In April 2026, Alataw Pass, Manzhouli, Khorgos and other major ports will remain busy. The proactive efforts of various provinces and the efficiency improvement of ports have formed a strong synergy, jointly promoting the development of train operations towards higher quality, efficiency, and safety. The central and western provinces continue to play the main role of transportation relying on the geographical advantages of land hubs, while coastal and border areas actively expand diversified routes, further optimize the international logistics network, and inject strong and lasting impetus into the high-quality joint construction of the the Belt and Road.

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