China's rail freight volume up 3.4 pct in Jan-Sept
1月至9月,中国的铁路货运量增加了3.4%
BEIJING, Oct. 23 (Xinhua) -- China's national railways transported approximately 3.03 billion tonnes of goods in the first nine months of 2025, which was up 3.4 percent year on year, according to data released by the national railway operator on Thursday.
The China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. said that the transport of key supplies was effectively ensured in the first three quarters.
中国国家铁路集团有限公司表示,前三季度关键物资的运输得到了有效保障。
Green channels were established for the transportation of coal, smelting materials, grain, and other supplies to ensure efficient delivery, the group said.
该集团表示,绿色通道是为煤炭、冶炼材料、谷物以及其他物资的运输而建立的,以确保高效运输。
From January to September, China's national railways handled 1.553 billion tonnes of coal, including 1.056 billion tonnes of thermal coal for power generation, according to the railway operator.
In the period, the volume of smelting materials and grain transported saw year-on-year increases of 9.4 percent and 10.8 percent, respectively, the group said.