China's western rail gateway speeds freight links to Europe, Central Asia

URUMQI, May 8 (Xinhua) -- Freight train traffic through Alashankou, also known as Alataw Pass, a major rail gateway in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, has exceeded 3,000 trips so far this year, reaching the mark 19 days earlier than in 2025 as demand for overland trade with Europe and Central Asia continues to rise. A China-Europe freight train carrying machinery, auto parts and electronic pr

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