ZHENGZHOU, Jul 18 (GCTL) - Demand for 15-day rail cargo service on Eurasian land bridge, also known as the New Silk Road, has exploded since its maiden journey a year ago, according to the Zhengzhou International Inland Port.
From July 18 to December, the railway carried 9,461 tonnes, valued at CNY307 million (US$49 million) in 14 trains. In the first six months of this year, the figure more than doubled to CNY884 million in 20 trains.
And given China Railway Corporation research, the future looks brighter still. Of the 110 million tonnes exported to 13 European countries, 78 million were suitable for rail shipment but only 1.5 per cent went that way.