Why irregular trains on the New Silk Road do more harm than good

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In 2019 the customised, irregular train service from China to Europe made up more than 30 per cent of the total number. This went up to an even higher percentage in 2020. The customised train service is tailored to one specific client, contrary to the public train service, which is open for booking and operates round-trip as much as possible. These figures have unveiled an unhealthy situation on the New Silk Road.

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Author: Majorie van Leijen

Majorie van Leijen is the editor-in-chief of RailFreight.com, the online magazine for rail freight professionals.

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Why irregular trains on the New Silk Road do more harm than good

Image: David Gubler

In 2019 the customised, irregular train service from China to Europe made up more than 30 per cent of the total number. This went up to an even higher percentage in 2020. The customised train service is tailored to one specific client, contrary to the public train service, which is open for booking and operates round-trip as much as possible. These figures have unveiled an unhealthy situation on the New Silk Road.

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Author: Majorie van Leijen

Majorie van Leijen is the editor-in-chief of RailFreight.com, the online magazine for rail freight professionals.

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