Topic: Erenhot

Broad meets normal gauge at new border point China-Mongolia

Mongolia has opened a new railway line to the border with China. It connects Zongbayan to the border city of Khangi. Once the facilities are completed, this will provide a new, second border crossing for...Read more

30-11-2022|Comment|author: Majorie van Leijen

China’s route to Russia needs better rail, says minister

China and Mongolia want to improve their railway connections. The respective governments have signed cooperation agreements towards this aim this week. Rail between China and Mongolia was always a part of the BRI, but the...Read more

12-08-2022|Comment|author: Majorie van Leijen

New Silk Road border closure recalled last minute

Rail freight traffic at the New Silk Road borders of China did not come to a standstill last week, contrary to what had been announced. In week 41, China Railways had released an official mandate...Read more

01-11-2021|Comment|author: Majorie van Leijen

China Railways stops China-Europe trains for the first time

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...Read more

26-10-2021|Comment|author: Steven Don