China’s railway network transported 622 million tonnes of cargo in the first two months of the year, marking a 2% year-on-year increase, according to the country’s railway operator, China State Railway Group Co., Ltd (China Railway).
China’s railway industry has been working to optimize transportation services and improve the efficiency of delivering daily necessities, which has supported economic activity and ensured people a warm winter.
During this period, railways handled 301 million tonnes of coal, helping thermal power plants meet peak demand, China Railway revealed.
Earlier data showed that in the first two months of 2025, railway passenger trips in China had increased by 4.7% year-on-year, reaching a record high of 726 million.