China-UK freight train service via Belarus now available
A new freight train service between China and the UK has been launched, BelTA reports with a reference to China Daily.
On Sunday, 1 January, the ‘East Wind Train’ departed from the manufacturing hub of Yiwu in eastern China is carrying $4.9 million worth consumer goods.
This first direct freight rail service crosses seven countries, including Belarus, before arriving in the UK.
During the trial period the train will travel once a week for 12,000 km within about 18 days.
The new weekly service is quicker than sea transport and half the price of air freight.
On Sunday, 1 January, the ‘East Wind Train’ departed from the manufacturing hub of Yiwu in eastern China is carrying $4.9 million worth consumer goods.
This first direct freight rail service crosses seven countries, including Belarus, before arriving in the UK.
Picture cedit: bbc.com
During the trial period the train will travel once a week for 12,000 km within about 18 days.
The new weekly service is quicker than sea transport and half the price of air freight.