China's railway freight volume sees steady growth in H1 2025

The railway freight volume of China recorded stable growth in the first half (H1) of 2025, supported by enhanced service efficiency and optimised network operations.

China's national railway system transported a total of 1.98 billion tonnes of cargo in the first half of 2025, reflecting a 3 per cent year-on-year increase. The daily average of loaded freight cars rose to 182,400, representing a 4 per cent growth compared to the same period last year, according to local media reports.

International freight also showed stable performance. The Central Asia freight train service operated 7,349 trains during the period, marking a 25 per cent year-on-year increase.

Meanwhile, the China-Laos Railway handled nearly 3.03 million tonnes of cross-border cargo, up 9 per cent from the same period last year.