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China's railway freight volume climbs 3.4% in Jan–Sept 2025

29 Oct '25
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China's railway freight volume climbs 3.4% in Jan–Sept 2025
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Insights

  • China's national railways moved around 3.03 billion tonnes of freight in the first nine months of 2025, up 3.4 per cent YoY.
  • The transport of key supplies such as coal, smelting materials, and grain was prioritised through green channels.
  • Coal shipments reached 1.553 billion tonnes, while smelting materials and grain transport rose 9.4 and 10.8 per cent, respectively.
China’s national railways transported about 3.03 billion tonnes of cargo in the first nine months of 2025, marking a 3.4 per cent year-over-year (YoY) increase, according to the China State Railway Group Co Ltd. The company said transport of essential goods was prioritised, supported by ‘green channels’ for coal, smelting materials, and grain.

From January to September, coal shipments reached 1.553 billion tonnes, including 1.056 billion tonnes of thermal coal for power generation.

The transport of smelting materials and grain rose 9.4 per cent and 10.8 per cent YoY, respectively, reflecting sustained demand and efficient logistics across key sectors, said Chinese media reports.

ALCHEMPro News Desk (SG)

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