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China Railways stops China-Europe trains for the first time

Published on 26-10-2021 at 13:01

Khorgos Dry Port. Dianne Huijskens

Railway traffic from China to Europe via the border crossings of both Alashankou and Erenhot has been halted. China Railways has released an official mandate to stop the loading of outgoing trains via these border crossings, starting on Monday 25 October. The ban will be in place for until 1 November for Alashankou and until 28 October for Erenhot.

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Tags: Alashankou, China-Europe Express, congestion, Erenhot, Kazakhstan, Khorgos, Mongolia

Author: Steven Don

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Khorgos Dry Port - China spoor

China Railways stops China-Europe trains for the first time

Published on 26-10-2021 at 13:01

Khorgos Dry Port. Dianne Huijskens

Railway traffic from China to Europe via the border crossings of both Alashankou and Erenhot has been halted. China Railways has released an official mandate to stop the loading of outgoing trains via these border crossings, starting on Monday 25 October. The ban will be in place for until 1 November for Alashankou and until 28 October for Erenhot.

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Tags: Alashankou, China-Europe Express, congestion, Erenhot, Kazakhstan, Khorgos, Mongolia

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