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China-Europe Railway Express Eastern Corridor Exceeds 3,000 Trips, Boosting Eurasian Rail Freight Network

Published: June 8, 2026
China-Europe Railway Express
Photographer: Qu Yiwei

On June 6, a return China-Europe Railway Express train stopped at the south yard of Suifenhe Railway Station operated by China Railway Harbin Group Co., Ltd. (drone photo). According to China Railway Harbin Group, the number of China-Europe Railway Express trains passing through the Eastern Corridor has exceeded 3,000 since the beginning of 2026. Statistics show that from January to April, the Eastern Corridor accounted for 32.1% of the country's total China-Europe Railway Express traffic, while return trains accounted for 41.1% of all return services nationwide. The China-Europe Railway Express Eastern Corridor consists of the Manzhouli, Suifenhe, and Tongjiang railway ports. It currently operates 27 stable routes, connecting 14 countries including Poland, Germany, and the Netherlands, and linking more than 60 Chinese cities such as Changsha, Zhengzhou, and Chengdu.

China-Europe Railway Express
Photographer: Qu Yiwei

On June 6, a return China-Europe Railway Express train loaded with cargo entered the Suifenhe Railway Port (drone photo). According to China Railway Harbin Group, the number of China-Europe Railway Express trains operating through the Eastern Corridor has exceeded 3,000 since 2026. From January to April, the Eastern Corridor accounted for 32.1% of the national total traffic volume, with return services representing 41.1% of nationwide return train operations. The Eastern Corridor, consisting of the Manzhouli, Suifenhe, and Tongjiang railway ports, has developed 27 stable operating routes connecting 14 countries including Poland, Germany, and the Netherlands, and linking more than 60 Chinese cities.

China-Europe Railway Express
Photographer: Huang Xu

On June 5, a China-Europe Railway Express train was assembled and prepared for departure at the Manzhouli Railway Station operated by China Railway Harbin Group (drone photo). According to China Railway Harbin Group, China-Europe Railway Express services through the Eastern Corridor have exceeded 3,000 trains since the beginning of 2026. From January to April, the Eastern Corridor accounted for 32.1% of China's total China-Europe Railway Express traffic, while return trains accounted for 41.1% of nationwide return operations. The corridor currently operates 27 stable routes, reaching 14 countries including Poland, Germany, and the Netherlands, and connecting more than 60 Chinese cities.

China-Europe Railway Express
Photographer: Huang Xu

On June 5, a return China-Europe Railway Express train underwent container transshipment operations at the freight yard of Manzhouli Railway Station operated by China Railway Harbin Group (drone photo). According to China Railway Harbin Group, the number of China-Europe Railway Express trains passing through the Eastern Corridor has exceeded 3,000 since 2026. From January to April, the Eastern Corridor accounted for 32.1% of national traffic volume, and return services accounted for 41.1% of all return trains nationwide. The Eastern Corridor, formed by the Manzhouli, Suifenhe, and Tongjiang railway ports, has established 27 stable routes connecting 14 countries and more than 60 Chinese cities.

China-Europe Railway Express
Photographer: Wu Yunan

At the container transshipment yard of Tongjiangbei Station operated by China Railway Harbin Group, a China-Europe Railway Express train was undergoing cargo transfer operations (drone photo taken on May 13). According to China Railway Harbin Group, China-Europe Railway Express services through the Eastern Corridor have exceeded 3,000 trains since the beginning of 2026. From January to April, the Eastern Corridor accounted for 32.1% of national traffic volume, with return trains accounting for 41.1% of nationwide return services. The corridor currently operates 27 stable routes connecting 14 countries including Poland, Germany, and the Netherlands.

China-Europe Railway Express
Photographer: Wu Yunan